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Rs 25 Lakh Contract to Kill Salman
Rs 25 Lakh Contract to Kill Salman Khan
The chilling conspiracy to assassinate Bollywood actor Salman Khan was laid bare in a chargesheet filed by the Navi Mumbai Police. According to the chargesheet, a contract worth Rs 25 lakh was issued by the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang to kill Khan near his Panvel farmhouse. The alleged plot to kill Salman Khan involved the use of high-powered weapons from Pakistan, including AK-47s, M16s, and AK92s. This detailed plot was reminiscent of the type of firearms used in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.
The Involvement of Gang Members
Sukha alias Sukhbir Balbir Singh, one of the primary conspirators, was arrested from Panipat in Haryana. He had allegedly issued the contract to Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang members for the assassination of Salman Khan. The gang had also roped in minors to execute the plan, who were reported to be hiding in various areas such as Pune, Raigad, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Gujarat. As part of the planning, around 60 to 70 gang members were deployed by both Lawrence Bishnoi and Sampat Nehra’s gangs to keep track of Salman Khan’s movements. Recce missions were carried out at Khan’s Bandra residence, Panvel farmhouse, and film shooting locations, including Goregaon Film City, to strategize the assassination attempt.
Weapons from Pakistan for Assassination Plot
The investigation revealed that Sukha Singh was in contact with his Pakistani handler, Dogar, to procure the weapons necessary for the assassination. These included AK-47s and other high-powered firearms. Singh and Dogar had connected via video call, where the latter showcased the arms that would be used in the plot to kill Salman Khan. Singh promised to pay 50% of the cost upfront and the rest upon delivery in India. The use of such powerful firearms was deemed essential given the tight security surrounding Khan, including his use of bulletproof vehicles.
The Arrest of Key Shooters
The responsibility for carrying out the attack was assigned to shooter Dhananjay alias Ajay Kashyap, also known as AK. Along with four other gang members—Gaurav Bhatia, Waspi Khan alias Wasim Chikna, Rizwan Khan alias Javed, and Deepak Hawa Singh alias John—they planned to ambush Khan. However, due to the stringent security measures in place, they determined that advanced weapons from Pakistan would be required to succeed in their mission.
Dhananjay Kashyap and his associates conducted multiple reconnaissance operations, but the plot was foiled by law enforcement before it could be executed. The chargesheet filed by the Navi Mumbai Police reveals the depth of the conspiracy and how close the gang came to targeting Khan.
Escape Plan After the Assassination
The chargesheet also uncovered the elaborate escape plan devised by the Bishnoi gang. After executing the plot to kill Salman Khan, the gang members planned to gather in Kanyakumari. From there, they intended to escape to Sri Lanka by boat. This escape would help them flee to a country beyond the reach of Indian authorities, ensuring their safety after the assassination.
Filing of FIR Over Salman Khan Assassination Plot
On April 24, 2024, Navi Mumbai Police registered an FIR against 18 identified members of the Bishnoi gang and other unknown individuals involved in the plot to kill Salman Khan. The FIR came after a firing incident outside Khan’s Bandra residence in Mumbai, which was allegedly carried out by Bishnoi gang members. Key individuals named in the FIR include Lawrence Bishnoi, his brother Anmol, Sampat Nehra, Goldie Brar, and Rohit Godhara.
The police arrested five Bishnoi gang members in connection with the plot—Dhananjay Kashyap alias Ajay, Gaurav Bhatia, Waspi Khan alias Wasim Chikna, Rizwan Khan alias Javed, and Deepak Hawa Singh alias John. After their arrest, the police uncovered the conspiracy to target Khan on his way to his Panvel farmhouse in Navi Mumbai.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on the chargesheet and information revealed during the police investigation. The content is subject to legal proceedings, and all accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
