Shooting Incident Outside AP Dhillon’s Vancouver Home Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi Gang
A shooting incident reportedly took place outside the residence of popular Punjabi singer AP Dhillon in Vancouver, Canada, on the night of September 1. Although official confirmation from law enforcement authorities is still awaited, multiple reports suggest that the incident may be linked to the infamous Lawrence Bishnoi Gang. According to claims in a social media post made by a self-styled member of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, Rohit Godara, the shooting was to teach AP Dhillon a lesson after his recent song with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
Allegations and Claims
The social media post indicated that Rohit Godara had owned up to two different firing incidents that night—one at Victoria Island and the other at Woodbridge, Toronto. He [Godara] said, “Firing incidents had taken place at two spots on the night of September 1—Victoria Island and Woodbridge, Toronto. I, Rohit Godara of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, am hereby taking responsibility for both the firing incidents.”
The message had also stated that two properties were under the attack in Victoria Island. Godara shot his anger on Dhillon for collaborating with Salman Khan and teased him for not coming to the front to face the attacker. The post read, “He was showing off after casting Salman Khan in his song. We came to your house; you should have come out and shown us some action. The underworld life you copy, we are actually living it. Stay in your place, or you’ll die like a dog.”
AP Dhillon’s Recent Collaboration with Salman Khan
The suspected reason for the attack seems to be related to the current success of AP Dhillon, especially with his latest hit song being “Old Money,” which is a collaboration with Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, officially appearing on August 3. Its music video, featuring Bollywood superstars, gained wide publicity and brought Dhillon into the mainstream limelight. AP Dhillon, whose “Brown Munde,” “Excuses,” and “Majhail” have become popular hits in the Punjabi music industry, has been lauded for blending Punjabi sound with hip-hop and trap, making him an audience favorite with the younger generation.
Past Incidents of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Targeting Salman Khan
The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang has a bad reputation, particularly in connection with top Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Shots were fired in April at Khan’s house in Bandra, Mumbai, but the missiles missed the target. The Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch immediately swung into action, collecting evidence from the spot with police and forensic teams, and consequently, the Bishnoi Gang claimed they had staged the attack. The long-time death-list of the gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has caused worries about the safety of Salman Khan. From the report, Bishnoi, who is behind bars had threatened to kill Khan over the blackbuck poaching case from 1998 where he was accused of hunting the endangered antelope in Rajasthan.
The latest acts of the gang seem to be an extension of the vendetta against Salman Khan, a vendetta that is now extending to people who are professionally associated with him, like AP Dhillon. The explicit mention in the gang’s post about Dhillon’s collaboration with Khan could mean that the gang is targeting such people for their professional affiliation with the Bollywood star.
Reactions and Concerns
The shooting of AP Dhillon on road has created uproar in ceilings regarding security towards public figures, especially relating to the entertainment industry. Fans of AP Dhillon and Salman Khan have been taking to social media with concerns, urging the authorities to pull up their socks and make stringent steps to ensure the security of the artists.
The AP Dhillon-Salman Khan collaboration was viewed by many as a bridging of the gap between mainstream Bollywood and Punjabi music. It also raised the stakes in terms of the attendant dangers that such artists face in the industry, including organized crime groups like the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang.
Police Investigation and Security Measures
The shooting incident will most likely cause the various jurisdictions in Canada to investigate further into the matter. The involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, laced with violent activities and a long criminal network, bears a threat to public safety. Most likely, that will be taken care of by the authorities coordinating the issue with other international law enforcement agencies to curb the situation in order to avert looming incidents.
Security outside AP Dhillon’s home is likely to be tightened with the addition of more surveillance and police through Kent to beef up his security. Basing annual escalation of risks to Salman Khan – the attacks from the Bishnoi Gang who annually have potential risks of harming him – this might be the same as a matter of tightening annual security protocol .
Conclusion
The shooting incident outside AP Dhillon’s Vancouver residence highlights the enhanced threat emerging from organized crime that is focused on celebrities and other public figures. As the investigations continue, the involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang and the alleged motive being linked to AP Dhillon’s collaboration with Salman Khan proves it is something that would bring out complexities between the glittering world of the entertainment arena and the dark alleys of criminal elements. Alarm bells from fans and the general public raised regarding the safety of their favorite ramblers should compel authorities to take stringent steps to forestall these incidents so that those glittering in limelight can be shielded.
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