Vikram, who claims to be the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been handed over to the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad. District Superintendent of Police Anshukumar stated, “Bikha Ram, a resident of Jalore in Rajasthan, had come to Haveri recently in search of work and was staying in a rented room at Gowdar Oni. The Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad had informed us of his location.” It was also revealed that Bikha Ram, who was employed at construction sites, had issued threats to kill Salman Khan on social media.
The Threat Issued by Vikram
The police stated that Vikram had issued the threat after watching a regional news channel. He called the Mumbai Police control room and threatened Salman Khan’s life. “The accused is a daily wage worker and claims to be a fan of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi,” a police source explained. The source added that while this is the suspect’s statement, the Mumbai Police will conduct further interrogation and investigation.
Vikram’s message to Salman Khan was clear: “If Salman Khan wants to stay alive, he should go to our temple and apologise or pay ₹5 crore. If he does not do so, we will kill him; our gang is still active.” The person behind the threat initially claimed to be the brother of imprisoned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. A case was subsequently filed at the Worli police station.
Investigation and Arrest
Further investigation revealed that the accused was from Karnataka, prompting the Worli police to send a team to arrest him. Vikram was detained late on Tuesday, and after interrogation, he was formally arrested by the Worli police. The suspect was then presented in court for a transit remand and is being transported to Mumbai for further legal proceedings.
Salman Khan’s Professional Commitments Amid Threats
Despite the alarming death threats, Salman Khan continues his work in the entertainment industry. He is currently filming for Bigg Boss 18 and his upcoming movie Sikandar. The actor was also recently seen in a cameo as Chulbul Pandey in the post-credit scene of Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again.