The Chargesheet reveals a detailed plot to intimidate Salman Khan.
The chargesheet of the Mumbai Police has revealed a meticulously orchestrated plan by the Bishnoi gang to intimidate Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, a startling revelation. Aiming to establish their authority in Mumbai, the gang conducted an attack outside Khan’s Bandra residence on April 14.
An in-depth plot is disclosed.The 1,735-page chargesheet is a comprehensive document that contains transcripts of conversations between the shooters and Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The police contend that Anmol was in continuous communication with Vickykumar Gupta, who was operating the motorcycle on the day of the incident, and Sagar Pal, who discharged the shots.
During a conversation on the Signal app, Anmol Bishnoi provided Gupta with explicit instructions:
“Do not wear a helmet.” In order to convey an aura of assurance, smoke a cigarette while firing. You are going to establish a new era in history. It was the intention of these directives to present the shooters as fearless and bold, thereby projecting authority and instilling dread.
Plan ExecutionAs intended, Pal and Gupta executed the assault on the day of the incident. They fired several shots from the first-floor balcony of Khan’s Galaxy Apartments residence. Although Khan was unconscious, he reported hearing a sound that was reminiscent of firecrackers. Around 4:55 a.m., his bodyguard informed him that two individuals on motorcycles had fired at his residence.
Motivation for the AttackThe chargesheet implies that the gunfire was part of a broader conspiracy to establish the Bishnoi gang’s dominance in Mumbai. The gang aimed to obtain financial and other advantages by targeting a high-profile figure such as Salman Khan and leveraging the extensive media coverage. Anmol Bishnoi allegedly informed Gupta that their actions would garner news coverage and solidify their reputations in history.
Ongoing Investigation and ResponseMumbai is a The police have apprehended six individuals in connection with the case:
Gupta, Pal, Sonukumar Bishnoi, Mohd Rafiq Choudhary, Harpal Singh, and Anujkumar Thapan. Thapan allegedly committed suicide while in police detention, while the others are still in judicial custody. Anmol Bishnoi, believed to reside in Canada and frequently travel to the United States, has also claimed the assault. Tracing the IP address of his Facebook post, which claimed responsibility, to Portugal introduced complexity to the investigation.
Statements by Salman KhanSalman Khan expressed deep concern regarding the threat posed by the Bishnoi gang in his statement to the Mumbai crime branch. His father, Salim Khan, received a threatening letter during his morning walk in 2022, an email threat, and an attempt by two men to access his Panvel farmhouse in 2023. He also discussed the April 14 incident and previous threats. Khan underscored the ongoing threat to his family and stressed the importance of not underestimating the attack.
Legal ActionsThe Mumbai Police have laid charges against the accused under numerous sections of the Indian Penal Code, including an attempt to murder. In 2023, Anmol Bishnoi initiated the planning for the attack by contacting Gupta and Pal regarding the possibility of conducting a substantial operation in Mumbai, as detailed in the chargesheet. Anmol Bishnoi planned to target anyone who attempted to obstruct the snipers’ mission.
