It has become rather alarming, and downright scary, that Bollywood’s Salman Khan is now surrounded by major security measures especially after the brutal shooting of his good friend, the politician Baba Siddique. It is seen that on October 12 in a shooting that is suspected to be linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang, raising serious threatning to Salman Khan.
The Incident and Its Implications
Baba Siddique, a three time, Maharashtra MLA and former minister was an friend of Salman Khan. Siddique also seemed to have a strong political influence but he has a place in Bollywood as well Which laid foundation for great political and Bollywood friendship . His gruesome murder has created more shock because it seems to be an act meant for Siddique due to his relations with Salman Khan.
The Bishnoi community has threatened Salman Khan for years over blackbuck killing case since 1998 which was against the community’s beliefs. After Siddique’s murder, police have provided Salman Khan with additional security at his Bandra, Mumbai home and have advised him to restrict entry to his house.
Strengthening of Security Measures
The threats have since increased hence enhancing security at Salman Khan’s home has been enhanced. Other relatives say that although Khan has not banned anyone from visiting him, parties have been more careful in recent days. The actor has worked with Siddique in the past and says he has regularly been in touch with the family since the incident.
The gang’s leader Lawrence Bishnoi has taken to the media to declare war to Khan further increasing paranoia around the actor’s security. There have also been recent shooting incidents around Khan’s residence, which has raised the realisation of these threats even higher. Police have provided him a bodyguard and are focusing on solving Siddique’s murder case.
Ongoing Investigation and Arrests
It’s not that authorities are lethargic in probing the murder of Baba Siddique, they have carried out several arrests and one of the alleged killers,Pravin Lonkar, was also held. The police are also on the crusade to investigate the situations that led to the murder, which the Bishnoi gang took responsibility through a social media post. They have also threatened to harm anyone that may come to the aid of Khan, which has further enforced the conditions of fear in the incident.
Zeeshaan Siddique, Baba Siddique’s son has been in touch with Salman Khan, who has extended his support in this critical time. The actor has gone to pay the Siddique family his allegiance of protecting his friend’s family from any continued threats he has shown great courage.
Conclusion
These incidents have raised the security around Salman Khan and his family, after several crimes have been linked to his safety. This incident where Baba Siddique was killed has provoked doubt on whether the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has expanded its base. While the police probe the case, the Indian actor is still alive and the authorities’ concern is his health.
Salman Khan and his family also receive similar advice, his father, Salim Khan, and other family members should also take necessary precautions they can take to keep safe in these dangerous times. Those threats have not stopped yet and even with the great loss of many people, especially a dear friend – the future of such an actor, who has been considere popular in Bollywood and the general Indian society for many years, is uncertain.
