Salman Khan, the Bollywood superstar, has a lengthy history of controversy, but none as frightening as his continuing rivalry with criminal Lawrence Bishnoi. This isn’t your typical celebrity gossip – it involves shootings, threats, and a sacred antelope. Buckle up, because this narrative is more exciting than a Salman Khan dance number.
The Poaching Powder Keg
It all goes back to 1998, during the filming of “Hum Saath Saath Hain,” reports claim Khan and his co-stars were driving near a village when they encountered a herd of blackbucks. Some accounts allege Khan himself shot the animals, while others suggest someone else in the group may have pulled the trigger.
The Bishnoi community, known for their reverence for wildlife, reacted strongly. Khan was charged under the Wildlife Protection Act, sparking a legal battle that continues to this day. Lawrence Bishnoi, a gangster who belongs to the Bishnoi community, has been particularly vocal about the incident. He has accused Khan of disrespecting their beliefs and threatened violence.
Let’s just say Bishnoi wasn’t exactly thrilled with Khan’s “accidental” target practice.
Threats Rain Down
Fast forward to 2018. Khan’s blackbuck case crawls through the courts. During a court appearance, Bishnoi reportedly drops a bomb: “We will kill Salman Khan in Jodhpur… He humiliated our entire community.” Threats escalate – calls, and emails, all aimed at Khan, making it clear he’s become Bishnoi’s personal hitlist trophy.
Threats, Attacks, and Salman Khan Living in Fear
Over the years, the threats escalated. Khan allegedly received threatening calls, emails, and warnings from Bishnoi and his associates. The recent arrest of four individuals suspected of plotting an attack on Khan in Panvel only adds fuel to the fire.
The threats took a sinister turn in April 2024. Outside Khan’s Bandra home, shots were fired. There was a strong gunpowder odor in the air. Then word leaked out that Bishnoi’s group may have planned the incident. These men reportedly planned to target Khan using a stolen AK-47 and even considered using minors to carry out the attack. A few weeks later, four additional accused Bishnoi goons were apprehended by police near Khan’s farmhouse while they were preparing an assault.
What Does Bishnoi Want? An Apology (and Maybe More)
Bishnoi’s motive seems clear – he wants an apology from Khan for disrespecting the Bishnoi community. Is there more to it, though? Is it just retaliatory, driven by years of pent-up anger? Or may Bishnoi be hiding something worse under the Blackbuck case?
Bishnoi’s Web of Violence
There may be a coordinated Bishnoi network based on the recent arrests. Is it possible that many cells are pursuing Khan on their own, like to a bizarre Bollywood thriller? Authorities are working quickly to make connections and break up Bishnoi’s violent network.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story continues. Will Khan apologize, or will the blackbuck poaching case continue to cast a long, deadly shadow?
