The name Anil Pandit has surfaced in connection with the Juhu firing case, bringing renewed focus to the alleged network behind the incident and the claims circulating online.
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Gangster linked to Bishnoi gang under scanner after Tiger Shroff firing (PC: Twitter)
The firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai has brought renewed attention to the alleged criminal networks operating beyond India’s bordersWhile the actor reportedly escaped serious injury, the shooting has raised questions about the people suspected of planning the attack and the messages circulated online afterwardsOne name that has emerged prominently is Anil Pandit, who is alleged to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gangA purported audio clip attributed to him has also drawn attention for its threats against Salman Khan and claims about the use of Dawood Ibrahim-linked money in BollywoodPolice have yet to verify the clip’s authenticity.
Who is Anil Pandit?
Anil Pandit is reportedly from Rai Kalan village in Haryana’s Panipat districtAccording to information attributed to the crime branch, he left India around 2023 and had no significant criminal record before moving abroadInvestigators suspect that he later became involved in coordinating criminal activities from overseas.
Reports have linked him to California and other alleged members of the Bishnoi network, including Harman Sandhu, Harry Boxer, Shubham Lonkar and Randeep MalikThese alleged connections remain subject to investigation.
What does the viral audio allegedly say?
A purported audio clip circulating on social media has drawn attention for its threats against Salman Khan and other actors who work with himIn the recording, the speaker reportedly introduces himself as Lawrence Bishnoi’s younger brother and questions the authorities over their response to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
The speaker allegedly claims that authorities failed to act at the time but responded when the gang took action against Dawood IbrahimHe also invokes the ideology of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and describes the gang’s actions as a fight against traitorsThe recording further alleges that money linked to Dawood Ibrahim is being used in the Indian film industry and makes accusations involving drugs and corruptionThese are claims made in the unverified recording and should not be treated as established facts.
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Trigger warning: abusive language used
Threats against Salman Khan and other actors
The purported clip reportedly warns that Salman Khan will not be spared until he apologisesIt also threatens the actor’s friends and colleagues if he does not complyThe speaker claims that 200 gang members are living in Mumbai and makes an unverified claim about the number of shooters associated with the group.
The audio’s authenticity has not been confirmed by policeIts claims and threats are being discussed amid the investigation into the firing involving Tiger Shroff.
What did police say about Anil Pandit?
Kota Superintendent of Police Tejaswini Gautam said during a press conference on Monday that Pandit was a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a prime accused in the Tiger Shroff firing caseThis statement has brought additional scrutiny to his alleged roleInvestigators are examining whether people based abroad coordinated with shooters operating in India.
Police have also reportedly linked Pandit to alleged extortion activities and shootings in Delhi, Haryana and PuneInvestigators suspect that threats may have been used to intimidate celebrities, artists and businesspeople and demand protection money in the gang’s nameHis name has also surfaced in connection with a shooting outside a gym in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar, reportedly frequented by singer Guru Randhawa, and a firing incident at a jewellery store in PuneInvestigators are examining the suspected links, though the allegations have not been established in court.
What is the connection to the Tiger Shroff firing case?
Tiger Shroff was reportedly returning from a football session in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday when gunmen allegedly opened fire at his vehicleHis driver and an autorickshaw driver were reported to have sustained injuriesThree suspects were subsequently arrested in Kota, Rajasthan.
Following the incident, purported audio messages and social media posts attributed to Pandit and his alleged associate Harman Sandhu claimed responsibility and warned members of the film industry against certain associationsPolice are investigating these claims alongside evidence gathered from the scene.
