A fresh threat against Bollywood actor Salman Khan has emerged after a firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area, with an audio message and online statement attributed to individuals claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The claims have heightened concern about the safety of film personalities, but the authenticity of the messages and the alleged gang connection remain matters for investigators to verify.
What the alleged audio message says
In an audio clip circulated after the incident, a man identifying himself as Anil Pandit reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack and warned people in the film industry against working with Salman Khan. Reports also name Harman Sandhu alongside Pandit in the claim of responsibility. The message allegedly said Tiger Shroff had been warned earlier and was targeted because he continued to associate professionally with Salman Khan.
The audio reportedly included a demand that Salman Khan apologise to the Bishnoi community in connection with the blackbuck poaching case. The statements are allegations made by the speaker; they should not be treated as proof of who ordered or carried out the firing. Authorities have not publicly established that the individuals named in the message were responsible.
Tiger Shroff firing incident in Juhu
Reports say three motorcycle-borne men opened fire near a vehicle associated with Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday, October 18. Shroff was reported to have escaped without injury, while his driver was injured. Police are examining evidence, including CCTV footage, as they investigate the incident and attempt to identify the suspects.
The reported claim suggests the attack was linked to Shroff’s association with Salman Khan. However, the motive and the relationship between the shooters and the people named in the audio have not been independently confirmed. A social-media post or voice note claiming responsibility does not, by itself, establish the identity of the attackers.
Why Salman Khan is mentioned
Salman Khan has faced threats attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in previous years, with the blackbuck case repeatedly cited in messages associated with the dispute. The latest alleged warning extends the threat to people who work with Khan, raising wider concerns for actors, filmmakers and other members of the Hindi film industry.
There is no verified basis at this stage to present the speaker’s claim of being a relative of Lawrence Bishnoi as established fact. The identities of Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, the authenticity of the audio, and any alleged organisational link should be confirmed by law-enforcement authorities.
Police investigation and next steps
Investigators are expected to examine the audio and online statements alongside physical evidence from the scene. Any confirmed developments about arrests, motive or security measures should come from police or other authorised officials. Threats against individuals are serious allegations, and the claims should be reported with care while the investigation continues.
Infoflick update: This report is based on media reports about the incident and the circulating claim of responsibility. The allegations in the audio have not been independently verified by Infoflick.
