Aamir Khan receives alleged threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang, police verifying social media post
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has allegedly received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who accused him of promoting 'love jihad'. Mumbai Police are currently verifying the authenticity of the social media posts and voice notes involved.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the growing influence of criminal syndicates in public discourse and the ongoing tensions regarding communal issues in India.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has allegedly received a threat from individuals claiming links to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, accusing him of promoting “love jihad”, with Mumbai Police examining the authenticity of a social media post and a voice note, officials said on Saturday (July 18, 2026).
City police commissioner Deven Bharti said the police are verifying the authenticity of the social media post and the voice note.
“We are examining the veracity of the social media post and voice clip,” Mr. Bharti added.
No formal complaint has been lodged by Mr. Khan or his representatives regarding the alleged threat so far.
The purported threat was issued through a social media post and an accompanying voice clip allegedly shared by two men who identified themselves as Arzu Bishnoi and Tyson Bishnoi. They described themselves as associates of Lawrence Bishnoi, a police official said, citing the viral clip.
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