Salman Khan security upgraded
Months after two men with fake ID tried to enter Salman Khan’s farmhouse in Panvel, 2 bike-borne youths opened fire at the actor’s residence in Bandra around 5am on Sunday. Salman Khan has Y+ security cover, was at home at the time. The attackers fled the scene after the shooting. Mumbai police, who have formed 15 teams to nab the shooters, suspect they could be from outside the city. A Facebook post purportedly by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s nephew Anmol, claiming responsibility, surfaced later.
Threat letter in June 2022
June 2022: A threat letter is found on a bench at Bandra Bandstand promenade where actor Salman Khan’s father, Salim, would go for morning walks. Letter claims Salman and his father would meet the fate of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala who was gunned down allegedly by the Bishnoi gang on May 29, 2022.
Threat mail on March 2023
March 2023: Salman’s manager receives a threat mail, following which FIR is registered against Bishnoi, his associate Canadabased gangster Goldy Brar and email sender Mohit Garg. The email refers to Bishnoi’s interview given from Tihar jail where he had issued death threats to the actor, and says if the actor wants to close the matter, he should talk to Brar “face to face”.
Threat call on April 2023
April 2023: Mumbai Police’s main control room receives call threatening to kill Salman. When police call back on number, caller claims he’s a ‘gaushala rakshak’ (cowshed protector) from Jodhpur. Police track down call to Shahapur in Thane district and apprehend a 16-year-old boy.
Bishnoi's Facebook Warning on Nov 2023
Nov 2023: Bishnoi posts a message on Facebook addressing Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal: “You consider Salman Khan a brother, but now it’s time for your ‘brother’ to come and save you. This message is also for Salman Khan – don’t be in the illusion that Dawood will save you; no one can save you…”