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Sukkha, a notorious member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has been apprehended by the Navi Mumbai Police in Haryana’s Panipat for his involvement in the shooting incident outside Bollywood star Salman Khan’s residence in Bandra. The arrest, which took place in Sector 29 of Panipat with the help of local authorities, marks a significant breakthrough in the high-profile case. Sukkha, hailing from Rail Kalan village, is set to appear in court on Thursday, October 17, 2024, after being escorted to Navi Mumbai.
The chilling plot to harm Salman Khan was uncovered by law enforcement in June 2024, as they learned of a gang’s scheme to target the actor while he was en route to his farmhouse near Panvel in Navi Mumbai. This revelation came on the heels of a shooting incident outside Khan’s Bandra residence in April 2024.
Earlier this year, Salman Khan confided in the police, expressing his belief that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was behind the attack, with sinister intentions towards him and his loved ones, as per reports from news agency ANI. His statement has been documented in the charge sheet filed by the Mumbai Police in a local court.
Adding to the mounting threats, Khan recounted an unsettling encounter in January 2024 when two unidentified individuals tried to gain access to his Panvel farmhouse using false identities. The actor’s security concerns were further heightened in 2022 when a menacing letter was discovered near his residence, and in March 2023, he received a chilling email threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, prompting him to alert the authorities.
In a startling revelation, it was disclosed that both the Lawrence Bishnoi and Sampat Nehra gangs had deployed a substantial number of members, estimated at 60 to 70, to surveil Salman Khan’s movements. Their reconnaissance efforts encompassed monitoring his Bandra home, Panvel farmhouse, and film sets in a calculated effort to strategize.
Following credible intelligence pointing towards a potential assassination plot against the Bollywood icon, a case was registered against multiple suspects at the Panvel Town police station on April 24.
Tragically, a close associate of Salman Khan and prominent figure in politics, Baba Siddique, met a grim fate as he was recently gunned down. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has boldly claimed responsibility for the heinous act, citing Siddique’s close ties to the actor as a motive.
Amidst the turmoil, Salman Khan’s upcoming project, AR Murugadoss’ Sikandar, is eagerly anticipated by fans. Keep an eye on Pinkvilla for the latest updates on the actor’s professional endeavors.
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