Galaxy Apartment Firing Case:
Bollywood star Salman Khan resides in Galaxy Apartments located in Mumbai's Bandra area. On April 14, a shooting occurred there. The names of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently in jail, and his younger brother Anmol Bishnoi have surfaced as the masterminds behind the attack. On that day, Lawrence Bishnoi's henchmen indiscriminately fired bullets at Salman's home, Galaxy Apartments, early in the morning. However, the recent revelations by the arrested shooters are surprising.
Lawrence Spoke to the Shooter Before the Incident
It was almost clear from day one that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was involved in the shooting. Now, the investigation by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch Anti-Extortion Cell has unveiled that Lawrence, who is in jail, spoke to his henchmen over the phone just before the incident and instigated them to fire at Salman's house.
Confessional Statement in the Chargesheet
The Mumbai Police have included the confessional statements of the two shooters, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, in the charge sheet submitted to the court. These statements reveal the entire conspiracy behind the shooting. The accused admitted during interrogation that they were hired for the shooting by Lawrence's brother Anmol Bishnoi, who is abroad. A day before the incident, on April 13, Anmol had facilitated a conversation between them and Lawrence, who was in jail, through the Signal app.
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Lawrence Said - 'Get Ready for Firing'
During that time, while in jail, Lawrence Bishnoi told his henchmen, 'Your work will be good, don't worry, and get ready for firing.' We will provide you with the complete details of the conversation between Lawrence and the shooters, but first, here's what Salman Khan said about the incident. During the investigation, the police recorded Salman's statement. In it, Salman detailed the mental state of himself and his family after the shooting on April 14.
Salman Khan Expressed His Pain in His Statement
Salman said, 'I am a film star by profession and have been working in the Hindi film industry for the past 35 years. My fans and well-wishers often gather outside my house, Galaxy Apartments, near Bandstand in Bandra. To show them my love, I wave to them from the balcony on the first floor of my flat. Also, during parties at my house, friends and family, including my father, spend time with me on the balcony. After work or early in the morning, I go to the balcony for fresh air. I have also hired private security for myself.' 'On April 14, 2024, I was sleeping when I heard the sound of firecrackers. It was 4:55 in the morning when my police bodyguard informed me that two people on a bike had fired a gun at the balcony of Galaxy Apartments. There have been previous attempts to harm me and my family. I have learned that Lawrence Bishnoi claimed responsibility for this attack via social media. I believe Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang was behind the shooting at my balcony.'
Both Shooters Were Deeply Infatuated with Lawrence
Evidently, the shooting had shaken Salman and his entire family. Meanwhile, the recent police revelations are equally unsettling. According to these revelations, the two shooters were so deeply infatuated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi that they were ready to do anything for him. This is why, when Anmol Bishnoi, Salman's brother, ordered them to shoot, they immediately agreed. Anmol not only facilitated their communication with Lawrence but also repeatedly sent them recorded messages to incite them. Vicky Gupta mentioned in his conversation that after speaking to the Bishnoi brothers, his partner Sagar Pal was so pumped up that he was ready to shoot anyone who came in the way of their mission.
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How Vicky Gupta Met Lawrence's Henchman
Vicky Gupta revealed in his statement that during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Sagar Pal informed him that his friend Ankit worked for Lawrence Bishnoi's gang. Sagar Pal, who previously lived in Jalandhar and worked for a spare parts company, later introduced Vicky to Ankit. In 2023, when Vicky had no job, he went to Jalandhar to meet Sagar, who then introduced him to Ankit. Days later, Sagar called Vicky and told him there was a job for him in Jalandhar. When Vicky arrived, Sagar told him that he was in contact with Lawrence's brother Anmol Bishnoi, who wanted to stage a shooting at Salman Khan's house to scare him.
Money Received in October, Shooting in April
According to the statement, when they agreed to the job, they were sent to Ambala in October 2023 to meet a man for money. From there, they headed to Mumbai and were asked to stay in Panvel. However, finding no suitable rental house in Panvel, they returned, but then in March 2024, they went back, where other gang members assisted them in the mission. And on the morning of April 14, they fired at Salman’s house.
An Ineffective System Facing Lawrence
Clearly, the confessions of the arrested shooters and the police chargesheet confirm that Lawrence Bishnoi and his gang masterminded this entire conspiracy, as he has claimed from time to time. However, the fact that a gangster can orchestrate such a massive plot from jail and calmly communicate with shooters outside via different apps highlights the inefficiency of our security system, where gangsters and criminals operate with impunity.
