Vivek Oberoi's old video praising Bishnoi group goes viral amid death threats to Salman Khan following Baba Siddiqui murder

In a surprising development, an old video of Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi praising the Bishnoi community has resurfaced online, drawing attention amid renewed threats against actor Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan. The threats have come from the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has claimed responsibility for the recent murder of prominent Mumbai politician Baba Siddique.

The Context: Baba Siddique’s Assassination

Baba Siddique, a 66-year-old senior politician from the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction, was shot dead outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique’s office. The brutal assassination involved three shooters, who fired six bullets at close range, leaving the seasoned politician fatally wounded. Siddique was rushed to Bandra’s Lilavati Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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This assassination was linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which had earlier issued threats against various public figures, including Salman Khan. Baba Siddique, a well-known figure in Mumbai’s political and film circles, shared a close bond with the Khan family, and his tragic death further intensified the spotlight on the ongoing threats from the Bishnoi gang.

Vivek Oberoi’s Video Resurfaces

As the aftermath of Siddique’s death unfolded, an old video of Vivek Oberoi resurfaced on social media. The video, which features Oberoi praising the Bishnoi community during an event in Dubai last year, has gained renewed attention. In the clip, Oberoi speaks highly of the community’s unique values and deep respect for life, particularly their tradition of protecting animals.

Oberoi was quoted as saying, “In every household, including mine, we feed cow’s milk to kids. There’s only one community in the world—the Bishnoi community—where if a fawn’s mother dies, the Bishnoi mothers take it in their laps and feed them milk like their own kids.” Oberoi’s admiration for the community’s compassion and respect for all living creatures highlights the Bishnoi community’s ethical standards, which are deeply rooted in environmentalism and the protection of wildlife, including blackbucks and other animals.

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Salman Khan and the Bishnoi Community’s Rift

The resurfacing of Oberoi’s video coincides with heightened security concerns surrounding Salman Khan. The Bishnoi community, to which the Lawrence Bishnoi gang belongs, has been critical of Salman Khan ever since the infamous 1998 blackbuck poaching case. The blackbuck, a species revered by the Bishnoi community, was allegedly hunted by Khan during a film shoot, sparking an intense legal and moral battle. Despite his acquittal, Salman Khan has continued to face hostility from members of the Bishnoi community.

In recent months, the threats against Khan and his family have escalated. Earlier this year, bullets were fired outside Khan’s residence in Bandra, Mumbai. A letter was left for his father, Salim Khan, warning that he and his son would meet the same fate as singer Sidhu Moose Wala, who was gunned down by the same gang in Punjab in 2022.

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Connection to Baba Siddique’s Death

Siddique’s ties with Bollywood, particularly with Salman Khan, were well known. He famously ended one of Bollywood’s most publicized feuds by orchestrating a reconciliation between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan at his 2013 Iftaar party. The two actors had not spoken for five years following a highly publicized falling out in 2008. Siddique’s influential standing in both political and film circles made his assassination a significant event, and the connection to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has only added to the tension.

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with Siddique’s murder, including Gurmail Baljit Singh (23), Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap (19), and Pravin Lonkar. Another suspected shooter, Shivkumar Gautam, remains at large. The involvement of the Bishnoi gang in this high-profile political murder has raised questions about the reach and influence of the gang in both political and entertainment circles.

The Role of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang

Lawrence Bishnoi, the leader of the gang, is currently in jail, but his influence remains strong. Bishnoi had made no secret of his disdain for Salman Khan, whom he continues to hold responsible for the death of the blackbuck, an animal considered sacred by the Bishnoi community. Over the years, Bishnoi’s gang has been linked to several high-profile crimes, and the latest threats against Salman Khan signal the gang’s ongoing activity and reach.

The gang’s animosity towards those connected to Salman Khan, such as Baba Siddique, has led to speculation about whether Siddique’s murder was motivated by his relationship with the Khan family. However, law enforcement officials have yet to confirm a direct connection between the threats to Salman Khan and the assassination of Siddique.