Mumbai Police have significantly increased the security of Bigg Boss 17 winner and Playground Season-4 host Munwar Farooqui due to serious threats against him. He has reportedly landed on the hit list of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, prompting police to take immediate action after receiving death threats.
A senior officer confirmed, “Munwar has been provided security by the police,” highlighting the urgency of the situation. While the specific gang behind the threats remains unidentified, authorities suspect the involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Recently, Munwar faced additional danger while preparing to attend an event in Delhi. The Delhi Police intercepted intelligence about gangsters planning to target him and swiftly enhanced his security, preventing him from attending. He returned to Mumbai under tight protection, with police coordination between Delhi and Mumbai.
The atmosphere of fear has intensified following the public assassination of Baba Siddiqui, who had previously received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Despite being assigned security measures, Siddiqui’s murder raised concerns about the gang’s ability to bypass protection. Police have arrested three suspects in connection with his death and continue their investigation.