In a concerning development, Mumbai Traffic Police received a threatening message allegedly from a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanding Rs 5 crore from Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
Bishnoi gang demands Rs 5cr from Salman Khan
The message warned of dire consequences if the demand was not met, stating, “If Salman Khan wants to stay alive and wants to end the enmity with Lawrence Bishnoi, then he will have to pay Rs 5 crore. Do not take this lightly, otherwise, Salman Khan’s condition will be worse than Baba Siddique’s.”
Fresh threat to Salman Khan
This threat comes in the wake of the recent murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, a close friend of Khan, who was shot dead on October 12 outside his son’s office in Bandra.
The police have arrested four individuals in connection with Siddique’s killing, with Shubham Lonkar, a suspected key conspirator, claiming on social media that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was responsible for the murder.
The ongoing feud between Khan and the Bishnoi gang stems from a 1998 incident where the actor allegedly hunted and killed two blackbucks, animals considered sacred by Bishnoi’s community. Despite being incarcerated, Bishnoi has reportedly orchestrated several high-profile killings, including that of Punjabi singer Siddhu Moosewala.
Salman Khan gets Y+ security
In response to these escalating threats, authorities have heightened security measures for Khan. The actor has been granted Y+ security, and a substantial police presence has been deployed outside his residence, Galaxy Apartments.
Additionally, Mumbai Police have installed AI-enabled high-resolution CCTV cameras with facial recognition technology to bolster surveillance.
This incident marks the latest in a series of threats faced by Khan from the Bishnoi gang, including a shooting incident outside his residence in April. As the investigation into the recent threat unfolds, concerns about the safety of public figures and the reach of organized crime groups continue to mount.
