Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, known for his high-profile career and public persona, is facing a harrowing ordeal that has left him in fear for his life. The actor recently disclosed that he has been the target of a planned assassination by the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. This unsettling revelation came after a dramatic incident on April 14, when a shooting occurred at his residence in Bandra’s Galaxy Apartments.
Mumbai police have arrested six individuals in connection with the case. In a gripping statement filed in the police charge sheet, Salman Khan detailed the threats and attempts on his life, painting a picture of a serious and ongoing threat.
Salman Khan’s statement:
“This is not the first time,” Salman Khan asserted in his statement. “The Bishnoi gang has previously threatened to kill me and my family. Lawrence Bishnoi and his team members attempted to carry out their threats. At the time, my family was asleep, and their intention was to kill us all.”
Salman recounted an earlier threat from the Bishnoi gang, which came to light in March 2023. A threatening letter was sent to one of Salman’s employees, prompting a police report at the Bandra police station. The threat was clear: the Bishnoi gang aimed to cause harm to Salman and his loved ones.
The plot unveiled:
According to the police charge sheet, all the accused arrested are linked to the Bishnoi gang. They have confessed to a detailed plot to assassinate Salman Khan. The gang had supposedly made a deal worth Rs 25 lakh for the murder, with the assassination plan spanning from August 2023 to April 2024.
The accused revealed that the gang had procured various weapons from Pakistan, including AK47s, AK92s, M16 rifles, and Turkey’s renowned Zigana pistol. The Zigana pistol was notably used in the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala on May 29, 2022.
Surveillance and execution plans:
The charge sheet also exposed disturbing details about the surveillance of Salman Khan. Up to 70 members of the Bishnoi gang are reportedly monitoring the actor’s every move, keeping track of his schedule and locations. Alarmingly, the operatives hired to execute the plan were teenagers under the age of 18.
As the investigation continues, the gravity of the situation underscores the severe threats facing Salman Khan. The case highlights a chilling attempt on the life of one of Bollywood’s biggest stars and the extensive measures taken by criminal elements to carry out their violent agenda.