Aamir Khan Receives Alleged Death Threat From Lawrence Bishnoi Gang for Promoting Love Jihad
Aamir Khan has become the latest high-profile target of the Lawrence Bishnoi criminal syndicate, following severe death threats issued through an online audio clip and social media posts. Investigators confirmed on Saturday that gang members Aarzoo Bishnoi and Tyson Bishnoi released the coordinated statements, threatening to "choke the breath" out of the actor.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has allegedly received a death threat from individuals claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, prompting Mumbai Police to initiate an investigation. The threat, circulated through a social media post and an audio clip, accused the actor of "promoting love jihad" and warned of violent consequences, as reported by TOI. Authorities are examining the authenticity of the messages and assessing the security implications.
Threat Issued Through Social Media and Audio Clip
According to reports, the threat was purportedly issued by individuals identifying themselves as Arzoo Bishnoi and Tyson Bishnoi, who claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. In the messages, they accused Aamir Khan of promoting "love jihad" and allegedly threatened to "choke the breath" out of the actor.  Aamir Khan 'Fears ED Action': Sanjay Singh Links Actor's 3 Idiots-Sonam Wangchuk U-Turn to Ongoing Hunger Strike.
Investigators are working to verify whether the social media account and the accompanying audio clip are genuine and whether they are directly linked to the criminal network.
Police Begin Investigation
Mumbai Police and the Cyber Cell have begun examining the viral content to determine its origin and credibility. Officials are also reviewing whether additional security measures are required for the actor. As of now, there has been no official confirmation that the threat originated from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and the investigation remains ongoing. Aamir Khan Supports Sonam Wangchuk but Denies ‘3 Idiots’ Link; Actor’s Ex-Wife Kiran Rao Also Backs Activist and CJP (Watch Video).
Latest Actor to Face Alleged Threats
The reported threat comes after a series of high-profile intimidation cases linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Bollywood actor Salman Khan has previously received multiple threats allegedly connected to the gang, leading to heightened security around him in recent years.
Recent Public Attention Around Aamir Khan
The development follows recent public attention surrounding Aamir Khan's comments on the 2009 film 3 Idiots. At a recent event, the actor clarified that his character, Phunsukh Wangdu, was not based on education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, though he expressed support for Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike and appealed to him to end his fast for health reasons.
No Response from Aamir Khan Yet
Aamir Khan has not publicly responded to the alleged threat. Police have urged people not to circulate unverified content on social media while the investigation is underway.
The case adds to growing concerns over online threats targeting public figures, with authorities expected to determine the source of the messages and take appropriate legal action based on the findings.
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