The ongoing controversy surrounding Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and the 1998 blackbuck killing case has taken another turn with the emergence of a video that has reignited the debate. In the video, which surfaced on Reddit, an India Today journalist can be seen asking Salman if he killed the blackbuck. Salman, in response, denies any direct involvement, stating, “I wasn’t the one who shot the blackbuck.”
The video has garnered a flurry of reactions from netizens, with some praising the journalist’s probing questions and others questioning the true culprits behind the incident. One user commented, “This is a very good example of sensible anchoring/journalism from the host. She is asking very personal yet probing questions, to a man who could get easily triggered, yet in every sentence she is showing enough empathy that Salman is taking time but eventually opening up to answer.” Another added, “Bhoi done many terrible things but tbh nobody really knows who shot that poor animal. It could be him, it could be one of the other 3. Fact is that they were all out there hunting endangered animals as if it’s some kind of sport.”
These comments highlight the public’s continued interest in the case and the lingering questions surrounding the incident. Despite Salman’s denial, the resurfaced video has reignited speculation and fueled discussions on social media.
Amidst this renewed debate, Salman Khan’s father, renowned film director Salim Khan, has stepped forward to staunchly defend his son. In a recent interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Salim Khan dismissed the threats against Salman as nothing more than “extortion.” He asserted that Salman should not apologize to anyone, stating, “Apologies are meant for those with whom you have committed a crime.” Salim Khan further emphasized Salman’s innocence, stating, “Did Salman commit any crime? Have you seen it? Do you know? Have you investigated? We have never even used a gun. Salman said he wasn’t even there at that time. Usko koi shauq nahi janwar maarne ka.. (he has no interest in killing animals)..he loves animals,” Salim Khan asserted.
Adding to the complexity of the case, Salim Khan also refuted claims of any connection between Salman Khan and the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, stating that the murder was solely due to a property dispute.
The controversy surrounding Salman Khan and the blackbuck killing case has its roots in the 1998 incident that occurred during the shooting of the film ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’. Salman Khan, along with his co-stars, is alleged to have hunted a blackbuck in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The blackbuck is a protected species under Indian law, and the incident sparked widespread outrage and legal proceedings.
The case has taken a recent turn with Salman Khan receiving a threatening message demanding money from him “to end his long-standing rivalry with Lawrence Bishnoi.” Salman Khan’s name emerged as a target of Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang after he became implicated in the 1998 blackbuck killing case.
The case continues to generate much interest and debate, with the resurfaced video adding another layer of complexity. The public awaits further developments in the case as the investigation unfolds.