The assassination of former Maharashtra minister, Baba Siddique, has shocked the film industry. He shared a good bond with several celebrities including Salman Khan, who was seen fighting back his tears at his funeral. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who has threatened Salman Khan several times, has reportedly claimed responsibility for Baba Siddique’s murder. This is not the first time the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has targeted a celebrity. Take a look at the list of celebrities in the film industry, who have been targeted or attacked by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Salman Khan
Salman Khan became the target of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi after the actor’s alleged involvement in the black buck shooting case in 1998. Later in 2018, Lawrence Bishnoi threatened the Bollywood star during his court appearance. He said, “We will kill Salman Khan in Jodhpur. Everyone will know once we take action. I have not done anything as of now, they are accusing me of crimes for no reason.”
On April 14, 2024, a firing took place outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments in Bandra. After the incident, security outside his house was increased.
Sidhu Moosewala
Popular singer Sidhu Moosewala was murdered on May 29, 2022, in Punjab’s Mansa district. The shocking incident took place when he, along with his friend and cousin, was traveling in a jeep to Jawahar Ke village in Mansa. Six shooters were involved in the assassination and Goldy Brar, who is a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for the murder.
AP Dhillon
AP Dhillon also became the target of Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang and shots were fired outside his residence in Canada’s Vancouver. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang took responsibility for this incident, which happened a few weeks after AP Dhillon released his song ‘Old Money’ with Salman Khan. The gang threatened the ‘Brown Munde’ singer to “stay within his limits”, or he will meet a “dog’s death”.
Later, AP Dhillon ensured his fans and well-wishers that he is safe. He wrote on Instagram, “I’m safe. My people are safe. Thank you to everyone who reached out. Your support means everything. Peace and love to all.”
Gippy Grewal
In November 2023, gunshots were fired outside Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal’s house in Canada. Goldy Brar, who is associated with Lawrence Bishnoi, took responsibility for the incident and threatened the singer via social media.
Later, while speaking to News18, Gippy Grewal revealed he has no connection with Salman Khan and has only met him twice. He shared, “The producer who backed Maujaan Hi Maujaan invited Salman to the trailer launch. I met him there. Before that, I met him on the sets of Bigg Boss. I have no friendship with Salman Khan and the anger of it is being taken out on me. For me, it is still shocking and I am unable to process what has happened to me.”
He added, “I have no enmity with anyone so I couldn’t even think who could have been behind the attack.”
