In a shocking twist of events, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan found himself at the center of an extortion attempt last week. A chilling message, delivered via WhatsApp to the Mumbai Traffic Police’s control room, demanded ₹ 5 crore from the actor, purportedly to resolve a long-standing feud with notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The message, attributed to someone associated with the Bishnoi gang, warned of dire consequences if the money wasn’t paid, citing the recent murder of politician Baba Siddique as an example.
But in a sudden turn of events, the sender of the threatening message contacted the Mumbai Traffic Police again, this time offering an apology. They claimed the message was a mistake and expressed remorse for any distress caused. This unexpected retraction has sparked questions about the authenticity of the initial threat and the motives behind the apology.
The roots of the conflict between Salman Khan and Lawrence Bishnoi stretch back to 1998, when the actor was accused of hunting and killing two blackbucks, an animal held sacred by the Bishnoi community. This longstanding feud has resulted in numerous threats against Khan in recent months, including a shooting incident near his residence earlier this year.
Following the extortion attempt, Mumbai Police acted swiftly, tracing the sender’s location to Jharkhand and dispatching a team to apprehend the individual responsible. In light of the escalating threats, Salman Khan has been granted Y+ security, which involves a significant police presence outside his home at Galaxy Apartments. Mumbai Police have also implemented advanced security measures, including AI-powered high-resolution CCTV cameras with facial recognition technology, to ensure the actor’s safety.
This bizarre turn of events raises several questions. Was the initial threat genuine, or was it a ploy for personal gain or a tactic to generate media attention? The apology, while surprising, adds another layer of intrigue to this already complex situation. As the investigation unfolds, authorities will likely focus on uncovering the truth behind the threat and the motivations of the individual involved.