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Members of the Bishnoi community in Jaipur protested by burning the effigies of actor Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan on Saturday (October 26, 2024). The demonstration was inspired by outrage over Salim Khan’s alleged “misleading” comments regarding the 1998 blackbuck poaching case.
The Bishnoi community considers the blackbuck sacred and their leaders stressed the importance of accountability from the actor, saying they do not defame anyone just like that.
According to Hindustan Times, members of the Bishnoi community gathered in Jaipur on October 26 to protest against the father-son duo. He said that being a Bishnoi, he does not criticize anyone without any reason.
He said that when the case was registered 26 years ago, many prominent personalities including an MLA from the Bishnoi community were present.
The group said, “Salim Khan cannot mislead people by making false statements. The entire community has been hurt by Salim Khan’s statement. We will make every effort to ensure justice in the black buck case. We will also protest against it.” “Roads”
In a recent interview with ABP, Salim Khan said that Salman is innocent and can never harm any animal.
A poaching incident in Rajasthan in 1998 gave rise to a significant controversy; Although Salman was acquitted, the Bishnoi community is demanding an apology from the actor.
The protest follows a series of death threats issued against both Salman and Salim by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Lawrence has said that his animosity towards Salman stems from the blackbuck poaching case and has insisted that Salman visit a temple of the Bishnoi community in Rajasthan to apologize, failing which he has threatened to face dire consequences. Has given. Earlier this year, shooters of Lawrence Gang had also opened fire outside Salman’s house.
In response to these threats, Mumbai Police has increased security measures for Salman. Officials have indicated that the recent murder of MLA Baba Siddiqui, who was a friend of Salman, may also be related to the ongoing dispute between Lawrence Bishnoi and Salman Khan.
Also read: Was Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan threatened by a woman wearing a burqa in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi during his morning walk? Here’s what we know
