Suspect, Who Demanded Rs 1 Crore From Kapil Sharma’s Close Aide, Threatens to Kill Him

Mumbai:

Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested one Dilip Chaudhary from West Bengal, who called a close aide of comedian Kapil Sharma and demanded Rs 1 crore and threatened to kill him if he didn't pay the money.The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested the accused from West Bengal and brought him to Mumbai.He was produced in court in Mumbai, where the court remanded him to the Mumbai Crime Branch's custody until September 30.

The accused used the names of gangsters Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar while issuing the threat. The crime branch is proceeding further with the investigation.The suspect had allegedly called one of Sharma's close associates between September 22 and 23 and demanded the money, warning that the comedian would be killed if the demand was not met.Following the threat, Kapil's team immediately informed the Mumbai Police, which registered a case and began an investigation.

During the probe, the Mumbai Crime Branch traced the calls and arrested Chaudhary from West Bengal. He was then brought to Mumbai and produced before a court, which remanded him to police custody till September 30 for further interrogation.According to police sources, the accused invoked the names of notorious gangsters Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar while issuing the threat, prompting the authorities to treat the case with utmost seriousness.The motive behind the extortion and threats is still under investigation as the Crime Branch continues its inquiry.Earlier, Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a second firing incident within a month on Thursday, raising concerns among locals and fans alike. Multiple shots were fired at the cafe, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road.

With inputs from ANI