Authorities have unveiled shocking details of a gang planning to abduct veteran actor Shakti Kapoor. As reported by Bollywood Hungama, the revelations come in the wake of an investigation of kidnapping of Mushtaq Mohammad Khan, who was kidnapped from Delhi airport and held hostage in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, before managing a daring escape.
The police apprehended four members of the gang involved in kidnapping Mushtaq. Bijnor Superintendent of police (SP) Abhishek Jha disclosed that the gang specialized in luring film stars under the pretense of event invitations. They would send advance payment and air tickets to gain the trust of their targets.
As per a report by PTI, citing quotes from authorities, Shakti Kapoor was also on radar of the gang. They had offered him Rs. 5 lakh to attend an event, but the deal did not went through as the veteran actor demanded a higher advance payment. This unexpected hiccup saved the actor from becoming their next target.
Mushtaq became a victim of his gang on November 20, when he landed in Delhi, expecting to attend an event in Meerut. He was forcefully taken hostage from a stopover on his journey. The gang accessed his bank details and withdrew around Rs. 2 lakh, before Khan managed to escape.
