Overview

• A fabricated social‑media post falsely declared the veteran actor dead and even listed a fake date of death alongside his birth date.
• Murad said he has been inundated with calls and messages from around the world and has repeatedly had to confirm he is alive.
• Amboli police accepted his complaint and told him they will register an FIR and investigate to identify those responsible, with legal action to follow.
• Calling the episode shameful, Murad appealed for stronger measures against online hoaxes that routinely target public figures.
• Police have not announced any suspects or arrests as of Friday.