“Salman Khan warned by Bishnoi gang: Apologize or pay ₹5 crore to ensure his safety, police on high alert.”
Actor Salman Khan has reportedly received a fresh death threat from a source linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, marking the second warning within a week. This message, allegedly sent by an associate of Bishnoi, reached the Mumbai Police traffic control room via WhatsApp. It demanded that Khan either apologize publicly at a specific temple or pay ₹5 crore to ensure his safety, with the sender warning that the gang remains “active.” The police have launched a full investigation, strengthening Khan’s security in response to these escalating threats.
This latest incident follows a history of similar threats. Just last week, Salman Khan received a ₹2 crore extortion demand from an unidentified individual, adding to a string of threats dating back to earlier incidents. These include an attempted breach at Salman Khan farmhouse and other threatening communications reportedly linked to Bishnoi’s network. Bishnoi, currently in jail, has previously spoken out against , underscoring a long-standing enmity reportedly due to perceived offenses against Bishnoi’s community.
The ongoing threats against Khan have mobilized police resources in Mumbai, with increased surveillance and security measures around his home and other frequented locations. The police are actively tracing the origins of the latest WhatsApp message and have apprehended a Bishnoi gang member in connection with a separate but related plot against the actor. This apprehended individual allegedly coordinated with an associate in Pakistan to source weapons for a potential attackBizNews 2024.
Authorities are treating the situation with heightened caution, given the previous assassination of public figures linked to the gang. Khan, aware of the threats, has been in close contact with law enforcement to ensure his safety.
