Actor Mushtaq Khan, Kidnapping and Torture, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Crime, Live India

December 11, 2024: Actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his roles in the following films welcome and upcoming 2nd StreetRecently, he went through a horrific ordeal when he was abducted from the Delhi-Meerut highway on the pretext of attending an award function. The incident took place on November 20 when the actor was lured by the promise of attending an award show in Meerut.

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According to his business partner Shivam Yadav, Mushtaq had flown to Delhi and had made advance arrangements for air tickets and advance payment for the event. On arrival, he was picked up by people posing as event organizers and taken to a secluded area near Binol. For 12 hours, the actor was held hostage, tortured and forced to demand a ransom of Rs 1 crore.

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During the ordeal, the kidnappers managed to extort Rs 2 lakh from the bank accounts of Khan and his son. However, Mushtaq Khan’s quick thinking led to his escape. Early in the morning, he heard Azan (a call to prayer) and realized there was a mosque nearby. He took this opportunity and ran to the mosque to seek help from locals, who assisted him in contacting the police. Authorities ensured his safe return home.

Narrating the aftermath of the incident, Shivam Yadav said: “Mr. Mushtaq and his family were deeply shocked. Despite the trauma, he remained determined to file an FIR. We collected all the evidence and Including CCTV footage of flight tickets, bank transactions and the airport, Mr Mushtaq also pointed out the neighborhood and house where he was being held. “We believe the police will soon arrest the killer.”

The case bears eerie similarities to a recent incident involving comedian Sunil Pal, who was also lured and kidnapped on the pretext of attending an event. The incidents have raised concerns about potential criminal syndicates targeting public figures for extortion.

Yadav expressed hope for better safeguards in the future: “It’s shocking that two celebrities have faced similar experiences in such a short space of time. We hope this raises awareness and provides everyone with stronger safeguards. Protect.”

Mushtaq Khan is now safe and recovering from the traumatic experience. He is expected to address the media soon to share his full account of the ordeal.