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Bishnoi Gang Issues Fresh Threats Following Actor's Car Shooting
An audio recording surfaced Tuesday in which an unidentified individual claiming affiliation with the Bishnoi gang alleged possession of 70,000 shooters and demanded an apology from Bollywood actor Salman Khan. The threat emerged days after gunfire targeted actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle in Mumbai.
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A purported member of the organized crime syndicate made sweeping claims in the recorded message, asserting the gang maintains a substantial armed network and threatening associates of Khan. The audio surfaced amid an escalating cycle of violence targeting prominent Bollywood figures in India's financial capital.
The threat represents a significant escalation in tensions between the criminal organization and Khan, who has faced repeated confrontations with the group in recent months. Gang members have previously been linked to intimidation campaigns against the actor and his associates across Mumbai.
Investigating authorities have intensified efforts to trace the origins of the recording and identify the individual making the threats. Law enforcement agencies are treating the matter as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into organized gang activities operating within Maharashtra.
The incident compounds security concerns for entertainment industry figures in Mumbai, prompting renewed discussions about actor safety protocols and police protection measures. The Bishnoi gang, which operates across multiple Indian states, has been under heightened law enforcement scrutiny in connection with recent violent incidents targeting high-profile individuals.
Photo: Salman Khan at the curtain raiser of the Hornbill International Race in Mumbai, September 2018. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, via Wikimedia Commons (GODL-India).