Bollywood in a state of panic: Threats of attacks against those working with Salman Khan

Bollywood in a state of panic: Threats of attacks against those working with Salman Khan

Entertainment Reporter
Entertainment Reporter

Published: 01:23 19 October 2026

Following a shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car, film industry professionals who work with Salman Khan are facing fresh threats. A post circulating on social media claims that anyone who continues to work with Salman will also be targeted for attacks.

However, the Mumbai Police has not yet confirmed any actual involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in these threats.

Claim of responsibility for the attack

According to a report by the *Hindustan Times*, an individual named Anil Pandit, claiming to be a representative of the Bishnoi gang, took responsibility for the attack on Tiger Shroff via a social media post. The post also mentioned the name Harman Sandhu.

The post alleges that Tiger had been warned via a phone call previously, but as he did not heed the warning, he was "taught a lesson." It further threatens that others working with Salman Khan will be the next targets.

The authenticity of the post, however, has not been independently verified.

Shooting targeting Tiger’s car

According to reports, the shooting occurred on Sunday evening in the Pushpa Park area of ​​Juhu, Mumbai. Tiger Shroff was returning from a football match at a club.

Preliminary information suggests that three unidentified individuals on a motorcycle opened fire.

The police stated that three people were injured in the incident; among them is Firdous, Tiger’s driver, who sustained a gunshot wound to his hand.

According to an eyewitness, the shots were fired just as Tiger was preparing to enter his BMW car.

Police searching for the attackers

Immediately following the incident, police and ambulances arrived at the scene. A search operation was launched in the surrounding areas to identify the perpetrators.

Investigators are currently reviewing CCTV footage. Additionally, ballistic experts visited the site to collect and examine spent bullet casings.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and the alleged involvement of the Bishnoi gang has not been confirmed by the investigation. Previous Shooting Incidents

Prior to this, on February 1, a shooting incident occurred outside the residence of filmmaker Rohit Shetty in Juhu, Mumbai. A bullet struck the glass of a gym located on the first floor of the building, though no one was injured.

Additionally, on October 12, 2024, former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead in Bandra, Mumbai. Reports indicated the involvement of three masked assailants in that incident.

The shooting at Tiger Shroff’s car and the subsequent threats have sparked renewed concerns regarding security in Bollywood.

Source: Daily Ittefaq, October 19, 2024 (citing a report by the Hindustan Times).

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