Mumbai: In a significant breakthrough, the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested an accused from West Bengal for issuing threats and demanding extortion from comedian Kapil Sharma.

The accused, identified as Dilip Chaudhary, allegedly threatened Sharma in the name of notorious gangsters Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar. He demanded an extortion of ₹1 crore from the popular comedian.

According to police officials, the accused not only made threatening phone calls but also sent intimidating videos to Sharma. Between September 22 and 23, Sharma reportedly received seven threat calls from the accused. Additionally, he was threatened from another number as well.

Following a swift investigation, the Mumbai Crime Branch tracked down the accused and arrested him from West Bengal. He is now being brought to Mumbai for further investigation. He has been produced before the Esplande court, and the court sent him into Police Custody till September 30.

Police are probing whether the accused has any direct links with gangsters or if he was merely using their names to instill fear and demand money.

Davanagere, Sep 27: Karnataka Police arrested eight persons on Saturday in connection with the ‘I Love Mohammad’ row and related violence in Davanagere district.

The police stated that four special teams have been formed to track and arrest more individuals who allegedly disturbed peace and law and order in the region.

According to police, the action follows a clash on September 24 between two communities in the Karl Marx Nagar locality of Davanagere city over a banner issue. During the incident, there were allegations that stones were pelted at Hindu houses. In this connection, three FIRs were registered against around 100 people, and eight persons from both sides were arrested.

Police are also monitoring social media.

Davanagere district SP Uma Prashanth has warned that strict action would be taken against anyone spreading false news.

She appealed to the public to approach the police in case of any eventualities, instead of resorting to showdowns or taking the law into their own hands. She further urged citizens to maintain peace in the district.

Davanagere city, known for its peaceful atmosphere, turned tense following the appearance of ‘I Love Muhammad’ banners. Over the banner issue, an argument broke out between two communities, which escalated to the point of a physical clash. The situation was brought under control after police intervention, and cases have been registered against both communities.

The problem began when a banner suddenly appeared in Karl Marx Nagar that read “I Love Muhammad”. The situation remains volatile, and police have made tight security arrangements. Locals countered the ‘I Love Muhammad’ posters with ‘I Love Mahadev’ posters.

A section of people alleged that living in Karl Marx Nagar has become difficult. They complained that they did not know whether they were living in Pakistan or in India.

Meanwhile, women belonging to another community gathered and expressed anger, alleging that youths belonging to another community were speaking to them in a vulgar manner.

Mumbai: A drug peddler allegedly attacked a Sakinaka police team with a knife on Wednesday. During the attack, a police officer and a constable sustained injuries. The accused also attempted to harm himself but was arrested by the police. He has been identified as Akin Khan, 27. The court has remanded him to police custody until October 10.

According to the police, the incident occurred on September 24 at 8 pm. In July 2025, the Sakinaka police had earlier demolished two drug manufacturing factories in Palghar and Karnataka, arresting eight accused and seizing goods worth Rs 390 crore. Khan is allegedly associated with this gang.

The Sakinaka police received information that he might enter the DN Nagar police jurisdiction. They laid a trap near Patre Wali Chawl and Farukhiya Masjid in the Subway area of Andheri West. While attempting to arrest him, Khan allegedly pulled out a knife from his pocket, brandished it, and threatened the officers. Despite police efforts to apprehend him, he attacked them.

During the incident, Sub-Inspector Shahikant Patil, 51, and Constable Pankaj Pardeshi, 38, sustained minor injuries. The DN Nagar police have registered a case against Akin Khan under the BNS Act.