Aamir Khan's residence under security:Police launch probe into viral post and audio after alleged Lawrence gang threat

Mumbai Police have launched an investigation after an alleged threat targeting actor Aamir Khan surfaced online following his reported third marriage. Security has been stepped up outside the actor's residence in Pali Hill, Bandra West, after a purported audio clip and social media post began circulating on Saturday. Aamir, however, is currently out of the country. According to a Hindustan Times report, police officials said they have not yet verified the authenticity of either the viral audio clip or the social media post. Confirming the development, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti said the authorities are examining both to determine whether they are genuine. The alleged threat reportedly claimed to be linked to the Lawrence gang and surfaced shortly after reports of Aamir Khan's marriage to Gauri Spratt on July 5. The viral message also referred to the marriage using the term "love jihad." According to reports, a purported letter and audio message claiming to be from the Lawrence gang were circulated on social media. Police are investigating the origin and authenticity of both as part of the ongoing probe. People like Aamir Khan are promoting love jihad in our country, we will not tolerate it. A response will be given to this very soon. This thing is against our Sanatan Dharma and the country. Those who are promoting this in the name of stardom, we will choke them. Lawrence Gang's post also mentions the Sriganganagar incident apart from Aamir Aamir Khan responds to 'Love Jihad' allegations Following his reported third marriage, Aamir Khan faced criticism on social media, with some users accusing him of promoting "love jihad." Addressing the allegations in an interview with Rediff, the actor dismissed the claims and clarified that none of his marriages involved religious conversion. "None of my three wives converted their religion. All three were civil marriages. My third wife, Gauri, is a Christian, not a Hindu," Aamir said. He further pointed to his family's interfaith marriages to underline his stance. "My daughter Ira is married to a Hindu. Both my sisters, Nikhat Khan and Farhat Khan, are married to Hindu men. My cousin Mansoor is married to a Christian," he added. Aamir had his third marriage on July 5 Actor Aamir Khan and his partner Gauri Spratt got married on July 5. Both signed the marriage papers at Aamir's house in Pali Hill (Bandra), Mumbai. It was a private marriage ceremony, attended by members of both families and a few very close friends. The marriage was registered as a court marriage under the Special Marriage Act. Pictures of Aamir's wedding Marriage sparks political and religious reactions Aamir Khan's reported third marriage drew criticism from several political and religious figures. Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane questioned whether the actor was becoming the "brand ambassador of love jihad." Another Maharashtra minister, Sanjay Shirsat, said that while the marriage was Aamir's personal decision, such developments could have a broader impact on society. Several organisations, including the Bajrang Dal, also staged protests against the actor and burned his effigies. Protesters alleged that Aamir intentionally marries women from other faiths. Meanwhile, a religious ruling (fatwa) was reportedly issued in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Royal Chief Mufti Maulana Chaudhary Ifrahim Hussain said that, under his interpretation of Islamic law, a Muslim man should not marry a non-Muslim woman who has not embraced Islam. He described such a marriage as religiously impermissible. Who is Gauri Spratt? Aamir Khan publicly confirmed his relationship with Gauri Spratt on his 60th birthday in 2025. A salon entrepreneur and fashion professional, Gauri was previously married and has a seven-year-old child. The couple have known each other for nearly 25 years. They were friends for a long time before their relationship turned romantic. Aamir's first marriage ended in 2002 Aamir Khan married Reena Dutta in 1986 after a love relationship. The couple were together for around 16 years and have two children, Junaid Khan and Ira Khan. They ended their marriage with a divorce in 2002. Second marriage with Kiran Rao, then divorce After divorcing Reena Dutta, director Kiran Rao entered Aamir Khan's life. They got married in 2005. From this marriage, they have a son, Azad, who was born through IVF. Aamir and Kiran announced their separation in July 2021, after 16 years of marriage. Is a Third Marriage Legal in India? A third marriage is not illegal under Indian law, provided the person's previous marriages have been legally dissolved before entering into a new one. If both earlier marriages ended through a legal divorce or because a spouse passed away, a third marriage is considered valid. However, marrying again without legally ending an existing marriage amounts to bigamy, which is a criminal offence. Under Section 82 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), such a marriage is void and can attract a prison term of up to seven years. An exception exists under Muslim Personal Law, which permits a Muslim man to have up to four wives under certain conditions. However, this exemption does not apply if the marriage is registered under the Special Marriage Act, where the law recognises only one spouse at a time, irrespective of religion. In Aamir Khan's case, he legally divorced his first wife, Reena Dutta, in 2002 and his second wife, Kiran Rao, in 2021. If reports of his marriage to Gauri Spratt are accurate, it would be legally valid as both previous marriages had already been dissolved.