Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has recently received an alleged death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang by means of a purported social media post, after which the police have begun verifying the claims. The alleged threat comes days after Khan got married for the third time to Gauri Spratt, drawing widespread attention online. 

According to the post, the threat was issued in the names of Bishnoi’s brother, Arzu Bishnoi, and another man identified as Tyson Bishnoi. However, the authenticity of the post has not been independently verified. 

In the message, Khan was accused of what the gang described as ‘Love Jihad’ across the country. The post claimed that such actions were against Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma, warning that Khan would face consequences. 

Furthermore, it read that people promoting such acts under the guise of stardom would not be spared. 

Gang refers to Rajasthan gang-rape

The alleged post then reflected on the reported kidnapping, trafficking and sexual assault of a minor girl aged 13 in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar last month. While the gang lauded the administration for its swift response, it accused several political leaders of trying to shield some of the accused.

It warned that anyone allegedly involved in the crime, who wished to evade legal action would be punished by the gang. Furthermore, it also cautioned political leaders against interfering in the police probe, claiming they too would face consequences if they continued to protect the accused.

Additionally, the message paid tribute to two of the gang’s associates, calling them ‘martyrs.’ Tributes were paid to Parvesh and Himanshu, and the gang vowed retaliation against those considered responsible for their deaths. 

Cops verifying authenticity of threat

As per sources, Mumbai Police received information regarding the alleged threat by means of a Facebook post and an accompanying voice note, both of which are currently being verified. Sources added that neither Aamir Khan nor any member of their team has issued the cops with regard to the threat so far. Authorities said a case would be registered if a complaint is received.

Bishnoi gang threatened Salman Khan earlier

It is noteworthy that the Bishnoi gang has repeatedly issued threats against Bollywood actor Salman Khan over the past several years. The gang had earlier claimed responsibility for the killing of Punjabi singer, Sudhu Moosewala in 2022, and publicly maintained that it seeks revenge against Salman over his alleged involvement in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain near Jodhpur. 

The Bishnoi community considers the blackbuck a sacred animal. 

Notably, Lawrence Bishnoi had also publicly threatened Salman Khan during a court appearance in 2018. Recently, the gang claimed responsibility for firing outside the actor’s residence in Bandra in April 2024. It also allegedly linked the killing of Maharashtra’s former minister Baba Siddique to the actor, warning that anyone perceived to be supporting Salman Khan would fall prey to their attacks.