A 20-year-old man has been arrested from Noida on Tuesday morning for allegedly issuing death threats to Bollywood actor Salman Khan and Ex-Maharashtra minister Zeeshan Siddique. According to reports, the Mumbai Police arrested the suspect, Gurfan Khan alias Mohammed Tayyab after Siddique’s public relations office in Bandra East received a death threat call on Friday.
Reports revealed that the caller had threatened to kill Zeeshan Siddiqui and Salman Khan and also demanded money. A case was registered against unidentified persons at Nirmalnagar Police Station on a complaint lodged by one of the employees in Siddiqui’s office. However, authorities observed that the youth did not state explicitly that he wanted money but his motive was to get the same.
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Who Is Gurfan Khan Alias Mohammed Tayyab?
Gufran Khan alias Mohammad Tayyab is a resident of Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, according to reports. The 20-year-old is said to be hiding in Noida, later arrested in the Sector 39 area by Mumbai Police. Officials said that the suspect had issued threats through WhatsApp calls.
Bishnoi Gang Targets Salman Khan After Baba Siddique’s Murder
Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Bandra East of Mumbai on October 12. After the brutal attack, a member of the Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for it and threatened anyone who tried to protect Salman. Salman has been targeted by Lawrence Bishnoi ever since he was accused of killing blackbucks, which are considered sacred by the Bishnoi community.
Zeeshan Siddique Joins NCP
Zeeshan Siddique officially joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Mumbai on October 25. The party has announced him as the candidate for Bandra East Constituency for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024.
