“Those Who Help Salman Khan…”: Lawrence Bishnoi Gang’s Threat After Baba Siddique’s Killing
New Delhi: The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has escalated its violent activities, taking responsibility for the killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique and issuing fresh threats. The gang warned that anyone aiding Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who has already been a target of their warnings, would face similar consequences.
Baba Siddique, a three-time MLA, was shot dead near his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra East on Saturday night. Speculations of the Bishnoi gang’s involvement surfaced immediately, which were later confirmed by a Facebook post from an account linked to gang associate Shubham Rameshwar Lonkar. Although Lonkar is in jail, his brother Pravin Lonkar, who was later arrested, allegedly made the post.
The post accused Siddique of being connected to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and Salman Khan, and referenced the death of Anuj Thapan, a suspect in the shooting outside Khan’s house, who died in police custody. While officials claimed Thapan’s death was a suicide, his family alleged foul play.
The Bishnoi gang reiterated their long-standing vendetta against Salman Khan, stemming from his alleged involvement in the blackbuck poaching case in 1998. The community considers the blackbuck sacred, and Lawrence Bishnoi has openly expressed his intent to kill the actor for this reason.
In response, security around Khan’s Bandra residence has been intensified, especially after shots were fired outside his house in April, allegedly on the gang’s orders. Increased police presence and roadblocks have also been set up in the Malabar Hill area, where top political figures reside, as a precautionary measure.
The Bishnoi gang has also targeted others linked to Salman Khan, including Punjabi singers Gippy Grewal and AP Dhillon, both of whom have faced attacks for their perceived closeness to the actor. The gang’s violent activities have raised concerns across the entertainment industry and law enforcement, as the threats and attacks continue to escalate.
