Rang De Basanti Star Siddharth Thanks TN Police For Providing Protection After Receiving Death And Rape Threats

A while back, Rang De Basanti star Siddharth alleged that his phone number was leaked, due to which, he received death and rape threats. Now, the actor has thanked police for the protection

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Rang De Basanti Star Siddharth Thanks TN Police For Providing Protection After Receiving Death And Rape Threats
South star and Rang De Basanti actor Siddharth received a lot of hatred recently when he took to his Twitter handle and alleged that his phone number was been leaked. Because of the same, the actor mentioned he and his family have been receiving 'abuse, rape and death threats’. Now, he once again took to the micro-blogging site where he thanked the Tamil Nadu Police force for the protection. However, he also gave up the protection after a while Police's time is better used during the pandemic. 

His tweet read, “Thank you @tnpoliceoffl for the protection. I am the first person in my entire family's history to be given the same. However, I would politely like to give up this privilege so the same officers' time is better used for something else during this pandemic. Thank you again.” Speaking about his previous post, Siddharth mentioned that he has recorded the calls and is set to hand over them to the police. He also mentioned that he received over 500 calls. 

Along with the note, he also shared the screenshots of the trolls who openly threatened and harassed him on social media. “I will not shut up. Keep trying,” he said in his tweet.


Fans were happy with the action that the actor against the people who harassed him. A fan wrote, "You again won the heart of millions by this action!! I am sure d message you want to send across is you can afford to provide ur own security." while another concerned fan said, "Anna, it’s better to accept the protection. Sanghis and extremist idiots are dangerous. You’re fighting against the devil, so plz take the protection." There was one more fan who was showing his support as he wrote, "I was urs fan since Rangde Basanti.... But after closely following u, speaking out instead of remain Mute like other "It's internal matter" type celebrities... I feel proud that my decision to be your fan was absolutely right... Take care Siddharth Sir."


Image source: Instagram/ worldofsiddharth
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