Navi Mumbai: Minister of state for home (urban) Yogesh Ramdas Kadam said Mumbai Police have initiated a suo motu inquiry into the threat issued to actor Aamir Khan in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang accusing him of promoting ‘love jihad’.Kadam said they will contact the Khan, who recently married Gauri Spratt, after he returns to India. The actor is currently abroad.The social media post, purportedly by gangsters Tyson Bishnoi and Aarzoo Bishnoi on Facebook, alleged Khan and others were promoting ‘love jihad’, which they said was against their culture.“We received information about the threat to Khan by Bishnoi gang members on social media. We have not yet received any complaint from Khan, but Mumbai police are taking suo motu action. The matter is being investigated,” said Kadam, adding that the actor already has security cover, which will be reviewed and enhanced if required even as police vigilance around his residence has been increased.Kadam also said the Bishnoi gang typically issues threats to extort money, especially from Bollywood celebrities, and that Mumbai Police have acted in such cases in the past.
