Singer Anup Jalota has urged Salman Khan to apologise to the Bishnoi community over the blackbuck poaching controversy, saying that an apology could help address the ongoing hostility. His remarks come after a firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area on October 18, which left two people injured, according to the details shared.
In a conversation with IANS, Anup expressed sadness over the incident and called on Salman to take steps to resolve the long-running controversy. He said, “I am very saddened by this. There is only one way to stop all this. Salman Khan should apologize to the Bishnoi community.”
Anup also referred to the community’s sentiments surrounding the blackbuck poaching case, arguing that an apology was important to prevent further hostility. He said, “I have said this before. It is very important that the Bishnoi community, which has been hurt, should be apologized to otherwise, the Bishnoi community will continue to be hurt. Those who work with Salman Khan will be hurt, their families will also be hurt.”
The singer further urged Salman to make a firm decision on the matter, saying, “So, why not make a firm decision to apologize to the Bishnoi community to end this all? This is what I want.”
What happened in the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff?
The firing incident reportedly took place on the evening of October 18, 2026, when Tiger Shroff was leaving a football ground in Juhu in his car. According to reports, unidentified men on a motorcycle fired multiple rounds at the vehicle.
Tiger escaped without sustaining any gunshot wounds, although reports said he suffered minor injuries from gunpowder and glass shards. His driver and a bystander were also reported to have been injured. By October 19, three suspects were reportedly detained or arrested in Kota, Rajasthan, while travelling by train. Reports indicated that the individuals were from Haryana and Bihar.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation. While claims on social media have attempted to link the incident to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the alleged connection has not been verified by the police. No confirmed link between the firing incident and the blackbuck poaching controversy has been established in the information available.
Salman Khan and the blackbuck poaching controversy
The blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan has remained a subject of public discussion for years, particularly because of the significance of blackbucks to the Bishnoi community.
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