Salman Khan on Bishnoi Threats: “Only Living the Life That’s Written for Me”

Salman Khan broke his silence on receiving death threats from Lawrence Bishnoi's gang, saying his lifespan is in God's hands.

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He addressed the media ahead of his film Sikandar, mentioning the inconvenience of tight security around him.

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Lawrence Bishnoi is currently in Sabarmati jail, but his gang allegedly fired outside Salman’s Bandra home in April last year.

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In October, a man threatened Salman and politician Zeeshan Siddique via a police helpline, demanding Rs 2 crore.

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The threat mentioned they’d face the same fate as Zeeshan's father, Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in Bandra.

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In November, another threat emerged demanding Rs 5 crore, with a warning to apologise over the blackbuck poaching case.

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The 1997 blackbuck poaching case, involving Salman during Hum Saath – Saath Hain shooting, remains a sensitive issue for the Bishnoi community.

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