Mumbai Police moved swiftly against a gangster linked to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s recent threat. Harichandra, known as Harry Boxer, faces a Look Out Circular as investigators probe the chilling audio message. The voice note arrived via WhatsApp on Singh’s manager’s phone, the latest in a string of celebrity intimidations tied to the Lawrence Bishnoi network.

Officers confirmed the threat demanded compliance or consequences. They traced the message to a US number masked by a VPN, complicating the digital trail. The audio clip went to forensics experts in Punjab and Haryana for voice analysis and verification, according to police sources.

Singh, star of hits like Dhurandhar, alerted authorities immediately. His team handed over the recording, sparking a full probe by Mumbai’s crime branch. Harry Boxer emerged as the prime suspect based on gang intelligence and call records.

The Look Out Circular bars Boxer from leaving India through any port or airport. Immigration alerts now flag his name nationwide. Police described him as a fugitive operative for the Bishnoi syndicate, active in extortion and hits across states.

This incident fits a pattern. The Bishnoi gang has menaced figures like Salman Khan and Baba Siddique in the past. Singh’s case adds to rising alarms in Mumbai’s entertainment circles. Security has tightened around the actor, with round-the-clock protection in place.

Investigators coordinated with cyber cells to unmask the VPN user. Early leads point to Boxer’s overseas handlers directing the operation. Punjab Police, familiar with Bishnoi affiliates, assist in cross-verifying the voice.

No arrests have occurred yet. Boxer’s last known location traces to Rajasthan borders, sources said. Mumbai teams hunt associates who might relay orders from him.

The Bishnoi gang, named after jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, operates from prisons and abroad. It claims responsibility for high-profile attacks, blending old vendettas with modern threats. Singh’s manager received the note October 15, prompting the rapid LOC issuance by October 17.

Police vowed exhaustive pursuit. “We won’t let gangsters target public figures unchecked,” a senior officer stated. Forensic reports on the audio could yield breakthroughs soon.

Bollywood remains on edge. Production houses now vet communications amid the threats. Singh continues shoots under heavy guard, undeterred by the intimidation.