Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s life remains under the menacing shadow of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang. The threat materialized a month ago when Bishnoi’s henchmen brazenly fired gunshots outside Khan’s Bandra residence. While the accused in this firing incident have been apprehended by the police, the danger looming over Khan’s life persists.
Amidst this ongoing peril, Khan’s ex-girlfriend Somy Ali stepped forward to issue an apology on his behalf. This public plea for forgiveness elicited a response from Devendra Budiya, President of the All India Bishnoi Society. Budiya declared that the Bishnoi community is amenable to forgiveness, but only if Khan himself seeks their pardon. He emphasized that no one other than Khan can apologize for his actions.
The community’s willingness to forgive stems from their adherence to one of their 29 guiding principles—forgiveness. However, this potential absolution hinges on Khan’s personal apology and a solemn oath that he will never repeat such a mistake. Budiya also stressed the importance of Khan demonstrating his commitment to environmental conservation. If Khan fulfills these conditions, the Bishnoi community will consider extending their forgiveness, as reported by Live Hindustan.
The animosity between Khan and Bishnoi’s gang traces its roots back to Khan’s alleged involvement in blackbuck poaching during the filming of the 1999 movie ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’. The Bishnoi community holds blackbucks in high reverence, equating them to reincarnations of their spiritual leader Bhagwan Jambeshwar.
In her plea for forgiveness, Ali acknowledged that hunting as a sport is unjustifiable and that the incident transpired many years ago when Khan was considerably younger. She implored the Bishnoi community to let bygones be bygones and to have faith in the Indian judicial system. Ali asserted that taking a life is unacceptable, regardless of the perpetrator’s identity.
Ali’s stance resonated with her belief in the rule of law. She expressed her trust in the Indian judicial system’s ability to deliver justice. Ali concluded her appeal by expressing her hope that the Bishnoi community would refrain from harming Khan, as it would not resurrect the slain blackbuck. She emphasized the importance of moving forward and making amends, as she herself had found peace and dedicated her life to humanitarian work through her organization, No More Tears.