What makes Salman the hot target guy?

The dark and treacherous side of the underworld gangs started haunting India movie industry once again. Bollywood star, Salman Khan, who had played one of the tough cookies in Indian cinema, is facing serious threats in real life. The actor has reported that he and his family have been receiving threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

He stated that the gang was behind a firing incident at his residence in Mumbai, which he thinks was an attempt to kill him and his family. It’s a concerning situation, and the authorities are investigating the matter thoroughly. Lawrence Bishnoi gang targeted his home in April 2024. The incident involved two individuals on a motor bike firing shots at his residence in Mumbai.

This was part of a series of threats and attempts on his life that have been ongoing for years. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s enmity with Salman Khan stems from the actor’s involvement in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. The Bishnoi community considers the blackbuck a sacred animal, and Lawrence Bishnoi has demanded a public apology from Salman Khan for the incident. Bishnoi has issued multiple threats over the years, insisting that Khan’s failure to apologize would lead to dire consequences.

The 1998 blackbuck poaching case involves Bollywood actor Salman Khan and several co-stars from the film “Hum Saath Saath Hain.” On the night of October 2, 1998, Salman Khan allegedly shot and killed two blackbucks in Mathania village near Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Blackbucks are an endangered species and are protected under Indian law. Along with Salman Khan, actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam, and Tabu were also accused of being involved in the poaching.

Around the same time, a similar event did make headlines. It was a notable gathering where political leaders enjoyed venison dishes at gathering organised at Marlakunta in Telangana in honour of the then Lok Sabha Speaker, G.M.C. Balayogi. Balayogi, who served as the Speaker from 1998 until his untimely death in 2002, was a respected figure in Indian politics was above controversies except for his participation in the event. But for him, the hosts of the event would have been in serious trouble. 

Over the years, Salman’s case saw numerous court hearings and appeals. In April 2018, Salman Khan was convicted and sentenced to five years in jail. However, he was granted bail shortly after. The case has been a long legal battle, with various appeals and hearings continuing over the years. This case has kept Salman Khan in the news for over two decades and has been a significant point of contention, especially with the Bishnoi community, who consider the blackbuck sacred.