Daijiworld Media Network - Mohali

Mohali, Feb 15: Punjabi actress Himanshi Khurana has filed a complaint with the Mohali police alleging that she received an extortion threat of Rs 10 crore from a foreign-based gangster.

According to police officials, an FIR has been registered based on the complaint submitted by the actress, who stated that she received an extortion email on her official email ID.

Acting on the complaint, police registered a case on Saturday at Sohana Police Station under Sections 308(4) (extortion) and 351(3) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Saurav Jindal said the email allegedly contained a voice note sent by a foreign-based gangster demanding Rs 10 crore as extortion money.

Police have launched an investigation and are working to trace the origin of the email and the voice message. Further legal action will be taken as per the findings of the probe, officials said.

Khurana is known for her role in the 2013 Punjabi film Sadda Haq and has featured in several music videos. She also participated in the thirteenth season of the reality television show Bigg Boss.

The complaint comes weeks after Punjabi singer Dilnoor approached Mohali police alleging that he had received a threatening call demanding Rs 10 crore and referencing popular singer B Praak.