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Bollywood tightens security amid rising criminal gang threats

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The Indian film industry, particularly Bollywood, is experiencing a surge in security concerns due to rising threats from criminal gangs. Recent shootings and extortion attempts have prompted a heightened demand for bodyguards, reminiscent of the underworld's influence in the 1990s. Authorities are investigating these incidents, with some linked to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. AI

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Bollywood tightens security amid rising criminal gang threats

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    India’s Bollywood boosts security as fears of criminal gangs rise

    It sounds like a Bollywood thriller, but a spate of shootings and extortion threats targeting Mumbai’s stars has sent the industry scrambling for bodyguards, reviving memories of the underworld’s grip on cinema in the 1990s. From gunshots to cash demands, the incidents have unset…

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