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'Welcome' actor Mushtaq Khan escapes harrowing kidnapping incident

'Welcome' actor Mushtaq Khan escapes harrowing kidnapping incident

  • Mushtaq Khan recently endured a traumatic kidnapping incident.
  • His business partner revealed the harrowing incident.
  • The kidnappers demanded a ransom of INR 1 crore.
Actor Mushtaq Khan, known for roles in Welcome and Stree 2, recently endured a traumatic kidnapping incident near the Delhi-Meerut highway.

According to his business partner, Shivam, Khan was lured with an invitation to an event, complete with flight tickets and advance payment. Upon arriving at Delhi airport, Khan was taken by car to an area near Bijnor, where he was held captive and tortured for 12 hours.

“The kidnappers demanded a ransom INR 1 crore and extorted over INR 2 lakh from Mushtaq sir and his son's account,” Shivam revealed. Early the next morning, Khan heard the call to prayer (Azaan), realized a mosque was nearby, and seized the opportunity to escape. He sought help from locals and the police, eventually returning home.

Shivam shared that Khan and his family were deeply shaken but determined to seek justice. “We filed an FIR in Bijnor, providing evidence like flight tickets, bank details, and CCTV footage. Mushtaq sir even recognizes the house where he was kept,” Shivam said.

The case echoes a similar ordeal faced by comedian Sunil Pal, who was also kidnapped en route to a private event and released after paying ₹8 lakh. Shivam called for increased awareness and protection, emphasizing, “It’s shocking that two celebrities faced such incidents. Measures must be taken to ensure safety.”

Khan is now safe and expected to address the media soon.

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