Let this be a catalyst into a deep dive into this phenomenon and safeguarding those who are participating in shoots. If some dues remain unpaid, resolve this through dialogue, if there is any extortion angle then that is a crime, and must be probed.

The point is that while an investigation is on in this matter, it is heartening to note that the targeted have approached the police for a more holistic approach. To stamp out the overall culture of intimidation and harassment that the film industry is facing.

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There has to be some way of stopping any and everybody from the set. Then, there must be an avenue for complaints if intimidation begins with the relevant forum escalating matters to the police, if it gets out of hand and does not stop,

It is also shocking that groups of people claiming affiliation to political parties are into this. If these are indeed affiliates, then post complaints, parties need to swing into action and take up this matter. This death is a wake-up call to weed out the rot.