Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is facing a renewed death threat, allegedly from the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which is demanding Rs 5 crore to settle an ongoing "enmity."
The threat emerged through a WhatsApp message sent to the Mumbai Traffic Police's helpline on Thursday, warning that failure to meet the demand could result in a fate "worse than former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique," who was recently murdered, allegedly by the Bishnoi gang.
The threatening message reportedly read, "Don't take this lightly. If Salman Khan wants to stay alive and end the enmity with Lawrence Bishnoi, he must pay ₹5 crore. If the money is not given, his condition will be worse than Baba Siddiqui's."
In response, the Mumbai Police swiftly heightened security around Khan's Bandra residence, while efforts are underway to trace the origins of the message and verify its authenticity. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Worli police station, with authorities treating the matter seriously given the actor's history of similar threats.
The recent threat comes in the wake of escalating tensions linked to the Bishnoi gang. In April, there was an incident where shots were fired outside Salman Khan's Bandra home, intensifying concerns about his safety. The situation took another alarming turn on Thursday when Navi Mumbai Police uncovered a plot to assassinate the actor, allegedly orchestrated by the Bishnoi gang in June.
The investigation led to the arrest of Sukhbir Singh, also known as Sukha, a key gang member. Singh was captured in Panipat, Haryana, and is suspected of having contracted other gang members for the planned attack on Salman Khan. Police are now conducting a detailed probe to determine the extent of the conspiracy and prevent any further threats to the actor's life.
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