Bishnoi community demand Salman Khan's apology as Lawrence Bishnoi's threats resurface

The Bishnoi community in Rajasthan is renowned for its unwavering commitment to wildlife protection, following principles laid down centuries ago by their spiritual leader, Guru Jambheshwar. Central to a long-standing conflict with Bollywood star Salman Khan is the blackbuck—a sacred animal for the Bishnois. The actor’s 1998 poaching case has stirred strong emotions for years, leading to renewed demands for an apology.

Recently, Bishnois in Bikaner supported gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s repeated calls for Khan to seek forgiveness for the alleged killing of a blackbuck. This issue gained further attention in October 2024 when Khan’s security was revamped following the murder of Baba Siddique, a prominent politician and Khan’s friend, by a man linked to Bishnoi’s gang.

Now, the Bishnoi community has placed a specific condition for forgiveness. What is this condition, and why is it so crucial for the community? Watch to find out.