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Salman Khan firing case: Gangster’s Brother Motivated Shooters Before Attack on Salman Khan’s House

The Mumbai police’s crime branch chargesheet details how Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, delivered a nine-minute motivational speech to the shooters before they attacked Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence in April.

Detailed Chargesheet and Attack:

According to the chargesheet accessed by NDTV, Anmol Bishnoi encouraged the shooters, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, by telling them they would “script history” with their actions. The two motorbike-borne individuals fired multiple shots outside Salman Khan’s home in Galaxy Apartment, Bandra, on the morning of April 14.

Anmol Bishnoi’s Motivational Speech:

In the speech, delivered via an audio note, Anmol Bishnoi motivated the shooters by describing their task as the “best work” of their lives. He said, “Do this work well. After the work is completed, you guys will script history.”

He also framed the attack as a “religious work” and a means of “bringing a change in society,” urging Gupta and Pal not to be afraid. Anmol emphasized the Bishnoi gang’s “style” of emptying the gun’s magazine during such operations, instructing the shooters to do the same outside Salman Khan’s house.

Specific Instructions:

Anmol Bishnoi gave explicit instructions to scare Salman Khan, saying, “Fire shots in such a manner that it scares Salman Khan.” He advised the shooters not to wear helmets and to smoke cigarettes to appear fearless.

Ongoing Investigation and Arrests:

The chargesheet reveals that Anmol Bishnoi was in constant touch with Gupta and Pal before the shooting. Both shooters, along with three others – Sonukumar Bishnoi, Mohammad Rafiq Choudhary, and Harpal Singh – have been arrested and are currently in judicial custody.

Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol, and Rawtaran Bishnoi are listed as wanted accused in the chargesheet. Anmol Bishnoi is believed to be in Canada, and a lookout circular has been issued against him.

Salman Khan’s Concerns:

In a related development, Salman Khan informed the police that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang had threatened to kill him and his family, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by the gang.

The chargesheet provides a detailed account of the orchestrated attack on Salman Khan’s residence and the motivational tactics employed by Anmol Bishnoi.

Srishti Mukherjee