Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has received a death threat via email demanding ₹20 crore. The sender threatened to kill Ambani if the money is not paid.
Email Demands ₹20 Crore, Threatens Ambani
As per reports, Ambani received the threatening email on October 27. The sender, identifying himself as Shadab Khan, stated in the email – “If you don’t give us ₹20 crore, we will kill you. We have the best shooters in India.”
Ambani’s security personnel at his Mumbai residence, Antilia, filed a police complaint after the death threat email came to light. Following the complaint, Mumbai’s Gamdevi Police registered a case against an unknown person under Sections 387 and 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
Not the First Time Ambani Faced Threats
Unfortunately, this is not the first instance of Mukesh Ambani receiving threats to his life. Last year, Mumbai Police had arrested a man from Bihar for making threatening calls to Ambani and his family members. The anonymous caller had threatened to blow up Antilia and the Reliance Foundation Hospital.
In 2021, an SUV containing explosives was found abandoned near Antilia. The owner of the vehicle, Mumbai businessman Mansukh Hiran, was later found dead under mysterious circumstances. This led to a major investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the arrest of suspended Mumbai cop Sachin Vaze.
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Ambani Bolsters Security, Remains Undeterred
While such threats are concerning, Mukesh Ambani has bolstered security measures and remains undeterred. RIL has clarified that while Ambani and his family are adequately secured, these threats will not hamper their social development initiatives and contributions.
Ambani has been providing active support to various social causes through the Reliance Foundation. RIL claims to have provided relief to over 3 crore people across India during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dangers of Threats to High-Profile Industrialists
While the motive behind the latest threat remains unclear, such acts have serious repercussions. Threats to industrialists like Ambani can create an environment of fear and uncertainty in the business community.
If unchecked, such threats can potentially discourage investment, stifle economic growth and affect job creation. It is important for authorities to send a strong message that threats of violence are unacceptable.
At the same time, care must be taken to not jump to conclusions and ascribe motives without substantiation. A fair investigation ensuring due process is crucial.
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Closing the Gap
The gap between the haves and have-nots seems to be widening globally. While India has seen strong economic growth, the benefits have not reached all sections equally.
As one of India’s leading industrialists, Ambani needs to prioritize inclusive growth. RIL and other major corporates must increase investments in health, education and skill development for the less privileged.
Providing economic opportunity to the marginalized will create a more just society and reduce discontent. It may also make the disenfranchised less likely to see violence as the solution.
The authorities must improve security measures to protect business leaders under threat. However, enhanced policing alone cannot create a harmonious society. Policymakers need to address the roots of inequality and perceived injustice. With good faith efforts on all sides, a climate of non-violence can prevail.
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