Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, an accused in the murder case of Sidhu Moose Wala, reportedly revealed during investigation that he was plotting to kill Salman Khan in 2018. Bishnoi is believed to have told officials that his community members will not forgive Salman, unless he “apologizes for killing black buck”, which is considered sacred by the Bishnoi community.

HGS Dhaliwal, Special CP, Special Cell, Delhi Police, told us, “Something to this extent had come up during the investigation. ”

“Sampat Nehra, a key member of the Bishnoi gang went to Mumbai a couple of years back and he stayed there with the intention of killing Salman Khan. When Nehra was arrested in 2018, he also revealed about the gang’s plan to kill Salman. A rifle was also seized, which was purchased for this purpose,” sources said.

As per a report, Bishnoi allegedly told the police that since Nehra only had a pistol and no long-distance firing weapon, he bought a special RK Spring rifle worth Rs. 4 lakh for the purpose of murdering Salman. Delhi Police officials earlier confirmed that two attempts were made to kill Salman in 2018-19.

Just days after Moosewala’s murder, Salman and father, Salim Khan, had received a threat letter, that read: “Salim Khan, Salman Khan Bahut Jald Aapka Moose Wala Hoga. . . (sic)” Mumbai police confirmed Bishnoi’s gang’s involvement in the letter.

Earlier this month, a lawyer representing Salman had also alleged that he received a death threat from the same gang. An FIR was filed, and police said they had initiated an investigation into the letter’s authenticity.