A chilling plot to assassinate Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been uncovered, with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi at the helm.
According to a Maharashtra Police chargesheet, Bishnoi issued a ₹25 lakh contract to murder the actor, revealing an elaborate conspiracy.
The chargesheet details the sinister plan, establishing clear links to Bishnoi and his gang. On April 14, two men allegedly associated with Bishnoi fired shots outside Khan's Bandra residence.
Multiple arrests followed, and the chargesheet includes charges of conspiracy to murder and other serious offences.
The investigation revealed that the plot spanned several months, from August 2023 to April 2024.
The Bishnoi gang attempted to procure advanced firearms from Pakistan, including AK-47s, AK-92s, M16 rifles, and the Turkish-made Zigana pistol.
The same Zigana pistol was used in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in 2022, a crime also attributed to the Bishnoi gang.
The chargesheet indicates that the gang aimed to kill Khan in a manner similar to Moosewala's murder.
The plan involved attacking Khan either during a movie shoot or while he was leaving his Panvel farmhouse.
Extensive surveillance was conducted on Khan, with 60 to 70 individuals tracking his movements at his Mumbai residence, Panvel farmhouse, and Goregaon Film City.
The gang employed minors to monitor Khan's residence, acting under the orders of Goldy Brar and Bishnoi's brother Anmol.
Communication within the gang was carried out through a WhatsApp group with 15-16 members, including Brar and Anmol.
Mumbai Police recovered audio from one of the arrested suspects in the firing incident, which matched the voice of Anmol Bishnoi.
This recording was sent to a forensic laboratory for verification.
Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol played a crucial role in the plot, motivating the shooters and providing them with target information.
After receiving a weapons delivery in Panvel on March 15, 2024, Anmol instructed the shooters to carry out the attack at Khan's residence.
The police recently recorded statements from Salman Khan and his brother Arbaaz regarding the case.
This detailed conspiracy highlights the extent of the Bishnoi gang's reach and their methodical approach to executing the assassination plot.
The involvement of minors and the procurement of advanced weaponry underscore the grave nature of the threat posed by the gang.
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