Salman Khan faces new death threat from Bishnoi gang; Rs 5 crore demand to settle feud

PTC News Desk: An alleged member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang has issued fresh threat to Bollywood actor Lawrence Bishnoi. A threat message has been sent to Mumbai traffic Police demanding Rs 5 crore from actor Salman Khan to settle the long standing enmity along with a warning that if the money isn't paid, the actor could have a fate worse than former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was recently murdered for which reportedly the Bishnoi gang took responsibility. 

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The message stated, "Don't take this lightly. If Salman Khan wants to stay alive and end the enmity with Lawrence Bishnoi, he must pay ₹` 5 crore. If the money is not given, his condition will be worse than Baba Siddiqui's." In response to the threat, Mumbai police have launched investigation into the matter. The security has also been heightened outside Salman Khan's residence and are vigorously looking out for the source of the threat. 

The development comes a day after arrest of the Sukha alias Sukhbir Balbir Singh who is a prime shooter of the gang. the arrest was made in a joint operation by Navi Mumbai police and Haryana Police. He was apprehended from Panipat, Haryana who was reportedly given a contract to kill Salman Khan. 

Not to mention, this is not the first time that the Bollywood actor has received threats from Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Salman Khan has reportedly received multiple threats from the Bishnoi gang. Siddique's killing happens two months after two shooters fired five rounds outside actor's residence.