Overview

• Manish Kumar Sujinder Singh, 35, was arrested in Punjab after falsely reporting a ₹2 lakh assassination plot targeting actor Tiger Shroff.
• Mumbai Police confirmed the threat was fabricated, with no evidence supporting the accused's claims of a weapon or contract killing.
• The accused is charged under Sections 212, 217, and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for spreading false information and public mischief.
• Investigators revealed Singh’s motive stemmed from resentment over salary deductions and termination due to absenteeism at his previous job.
• The incident highlights ongoing challenges with both real and hoax threats to Bollywood actors, prompting swift law enforcement responses.