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Evolving Threats on Celebrities
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui who has made headlines for his bold content which often goes against mainstream values. Recently, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, a notorious criminal organization responsible for several high-profile murders, including that of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, has threatened to kill him. Following his emergence into the limelight after winning Bigg Boss 17, Faruqui is facing significant security threats as authorities in Mumbai have confirmed that he is one among the latest additions in the gang’s hit list.
Recently, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang came into the limelight with the attempt to murder a public figure in India. The comedian is the latest victim of the gang. Bishnoi, who is currently in jail, has been sending death threats to different personality profiles most notably Bollywood actor Salman Khan for the 1998 blackbuck poaching case.
Attempted Murder in Delhi
Munawar Faruqui had a close shave with an alleged assassination attempt in September 2024 when he went to an event in Delhi. Police reports said that two men from the Bishnoi gang had planned to attack Faruqui but were stopped by the Delhi Police after the police received intelligence about the plot. The comedian was speedily escorted back to Mumbai under tight police protection, and security around him has been much higher since then.
This rise in threats occurs when an all-around probe has been initiated against Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has arrested several people for the murders and violence incidents, such as that of Baba Siddique, the noted Indian politician. Faruqui, being already on the wrong side of the law due to his controversial public life and run-ins with legal hassles; it is between a rock and a hard place.
Motivations in the Bishnoi Gang
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has indulged in the range of crimes throughout India, ranging from extortion to murder and attacks on public figures. Their animosity towards Salman Khan goes back to the killing of blackbuck case when Salman had thrice been convicted of this case. After this, their vengefulness spread to other celebrities too. There seem to be a connection of the gang’s threats against Munawar Faruqui with the increasing visibility of the group in public space after their well-known killing sprees.
Particularly after its involvement in the Sidhu Moosewala and Baba Siddique murders, it stamped a dangerous syndicate label upon the gang and an even larger connection to organized crime. Even though Faruqui’s name does not yet appear on the list, it is also an indicator of the seriousness of the gang’s operations and the risk experienced by prominent figures in the entertainment and political circles in India.
Mumbai Police on High Alert
The Mumbai police responded swiftly to the threats and increased Faruqui’s security arrangements. “Additional vigil is being kept on the activities of the comedian and his movements,” confirmed a senior police official, although the police have not officially identified the Bishnoi gang behind the threats in their releases. The timing and background of the security boost point towards their involvement, however.
Among other celebrities in the list of the gang’s assassins are Salman Khan, whose security has been intensified after the killing of his close associate, Baba Siddique. Mumbai Police is in close contact with the intelligence agencies to anticipate such attacks and thus ensure safety for the targeted celebrities.
Faruqui Response towards the Threats.
Munawar Faruqui has been performing in comedies and attending public events despite all the threats to his life; however, with tighter security. Resilient as he is, it has only been the scandal that marred his career, particularly this time following his arrest in 2021 over claims that the jokes he cracked pained the religious sentiments of people. He hit the headlines over humor and a pressing issue in society.
Faruqui has not made any public statement regarding the recent threats, but his management team thanks Mumbai Police for their prompt action. Fans and colleagues from the entertainment industry have also been seen asking the comedian to take care of himself during such erratic times.
Conclusion
The danger issued against Munawar Faruqui is an example of the growing outreach of criminal syndicates such as Lawrence Bishnoi in targeting personalities at high profiled levels. In this situation when the security apparatuses are enhancing, the comedian is put under high surveillance and the entire scenario brings home the reality of being a public figure in India’s complex social and political setup.
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