Published 17:35 IST, March 11th 2019
‘Police assured me that I was not on the hit list’: 'KGF' star Yash slams reports of his life being at risk amid arrest of gangsters
The last few months have been a rollercoaster ride for Yash. While the prolonged buzz over ‘KGF’ led to the period action drama going on to become Sandalwood’s biggest hit, there have numerous controversial incidents that have happened around him. ‘Police assured me that I was not on the hit list’: Yash slams reports of his life being at risk amid arrest of gangsters
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last few months have been a rollercoaster ride for Yash. While prolonged buzz over ‘KGF’ led to period action drama going on to become Sandalwood’s biggest hit, re have numerous controversial incidents that have happened around him. actor’s name allegedly cropping up in an Income-Tax raid, a fan committing suicide outside his home h me helines. w, latest reports claimed he is on a ‘hit list’ of a gangster group. Kanna star has w cleared air that reports aren’t true.
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Yash recently held a press conference in Bengaluru to clarify after reports claimed re was a ‘supari’ on him from gangsters. “I spoke to ditional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Alok Kumar and Home Minister MB Patil about it. y personally assured me that I was t on hit list,” actor told reporters.
Yash stated that such rumours are hard to deal for his close ones, “I am worried that such rumours may le to some unpleasant consequences. Since morning, I am flooded with phone calls about my well-being.”
Central Crime Branch police recently arrested a gang of alleged ‘supari killers’ who were reportedly set to target a prominent Sandalwood star. Following reports, news channels named ‘KGF’ star's life to be under threat.
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“Every time a gangster is arrested, I am told my life is at risk. I am t a lamb to slaughter. I am well aware of my strength,” he said.
Even ditional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Alok Kumar informed media, “As being reported in certain channels, Yash is t target in supari case. We can only say that it is related to one prominent personality in Sandalwood.”
Yash ded, “I wonder who’s feeding such wrong information to media.”
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Moreover, reports claimed a person from Sandalwood was behind targetting Yash. Reacting to this, actor said, “It is has led to negative discussions on social media. People were throwing around names of or actors speculating ir involvement in case. That’s very wrong. And it will also show our industry in a poor light. re is a healthy competition in industry but I would like to make it clear that body in industry would stoop so low.”
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17:07 IST, March 11th 2019