ABP News Exclusive: Salim Khan Dismisses Links Between Salman Khan And Baba Siddique's Murder

Salman Khan’s father, Salim Khan, firmly believes there is no connection between the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique and the superstar.

Salman Khan’s father, Salim Khan, firmly believes there is no connection between the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique and the superstar.

Source : PTI

Salman Khan’s father, Salim Khan, believes there is no connection between the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique and the superstar. In an interview with ABP News, Salim discussed the family's perspective on the heightened security concerns surrounding Salman and the implications of Siddique’s assassination. Over the past year, Salman has faced escalating death threats from the gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's gang, a situation that has worsened recently. The murder of Baba Siddique has intensified these threats, further alarming those close to the actor. It’s worth noting that Siddique's killers have claimed affiliations with the Bishnoi gang.

No connection between Salman Khan and Baba Siddique's murder

During an interview with ABP News, when questioned about the reports suggesting that the NCP leader's murder was connected to his closeness with Salman Khan, the veteran screenwriter said that the family does not see any links between Salman and Baba Siddique's assassination. He also stated that they struggle to understand how such a connection could be drawn. The family believes that even if Lawrence Bishnoi is involved in Baba Siddique's murder, it is unrelated to Salman and stems from a separate issue, specifically a property dispute.

In light of the threats, security around Salman’s residence has been significantly increased. The family is under considerable stress due to the restrictions on Salman’s movements.

Salman Khan receives fresh threat

Earlier today, the Mumbai traffic police received a threatening message demanding Rs 5 crore from Salman Khan, prompting the Crime Branch to initiate an investigation. According to PTI, a case has been registered at the Worli police station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for threat and extortion after the city’s traffic control room received the message via its WhatsApp helpline.

The threatening message received by the Mumbai Traffic Police warned, “Don't take it lightly. If Salman Khan wants to stay alive and end his enmity with Lawrence Bishnoi, he will need to pay Rs 5 crore. If the money is not given, Salman Khan's condition will be worse than Baba Siddique's.”

Arbaaz Khan on the tense atmosphere in the family

Salman Khan’s brother Arbaaz Khan recently spoke about the tense atmosphere within the family.  “I wouldn't say we are all okay right now but we are trying to do what we can do the best. We are ensuring that everybody, along with the government and the police, is making sure that things go the way they should, and, he's (Salman) protected. Everyone is doing their best. We want to stay this way right now,” he told Zoom TV. 

Baba Siddique, aged 66, was shot dead by three assailants in the Nirmal Nagar area of Mumbai, just outside his son Zeeshan Siddique's office. Despite being rushed to Lilavati Hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

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