Punjabi actor Himanshi Khurana gets Rs 10 crore threat email: FIR filed against foreign-based gangster

NEW DELHI: Punjabi actress Himanshi Khurana has filed a complaint with the Mohali police, alleging that she received an extortion threat of Rs 10 crore from a foreign-based gangster.

According to police, an FIR has been registered based on the complaint submitted by the actress. Khurana informed the police that she received an extortion email on her official email ID.

Acting on the complaint, the police registered an FIR on Saturday at the Sohana police station under Sections 308(4) (extortion) and 351(3) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Saurav Jindal said, “As per the complaint, the email contained a voice note allegedly sent by a foreign-based gangster demanding Rs 10 crore as extortion money.”

Police have begun an investigation into the matter and are working to trace the origin of the email and the voice message. Further action will be taken in accordance with the law, officials added.

Himanshi Khurana is an actress and model known for her role in the 2013 Punjabi film Sadda Haq. She has appeared in several music videos and also participated in the thirteenth season of the reality television show Bigg Boss.

The complaint comes weeks after Punjabi singer Dilnoor approached the Mohali police, alleging that he received a threatening call demanding Rs 10 crore and referencing popular singer B Praak.



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