Anup Jalota Urges Salman Khan to Apologise to Bishnoi Community After Tiger Shroff Firing Incident

Veteran singer Anup Jalota has urged Salman Khan to apologise to the Bishnoi community, arguing that addressing long-standing resentment could help ease tensions following the recent firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai.

Speaking to IANS, Jalota expressed sadness over the shooting and said he believed an apology from Salman could help resolve the hostility surrounding the actor and the community. His comments come amid renewed attention to the long-running controversy linked to the 1998 blackbuck poaching case and fresh threats directed at Salman and people associated with him.

Jalota’s suggestion is his personal view on how the dispute might be addressed. It does not establish a connection between the shooting and the historical controversy, nor does it mean an apology would prevent further violence.

What Anup Jalota Said About Salman Khan?

In his conversation with IANS, Jalota said Salman should apologise to the Bishnoi community and described this as a possible way to address the ongoing resentment. He also warned that hostility could affect people working with Salman and their families.

The singer has previously expressed the view that the community’s concerns need to be acknowledged. His latest remarks followed the October 18 firing incident involving Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area.

Jalota’s comments place the focus on reconciliation, but any resolution would depend on the people involved. No response from Salman Khan to Jalota’s latest appeal was confirmed in the sources reviewed for this article.

What Happened in the Tiger Shroff Firing Incident?

On October 18, gunshots were fired at Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area as the actor was returning after playing football. Reporting by India Today, citing police sources, said the actor escaped without gunshot injuries.

News reports said the actor’s driver and a bystander were injured. The incident prompted a police investigation, while reports also emerged of messages attributed to people claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Those claims require careful attribution. The appearance of a message or audio recording online does not, by itself, establish who created it or prove the motive behind a crime. The investigation and any official police findings remain central to determining the circumstances.

Why the Bishnoi Community and Salman Khan Have a Long-Running Dispute?

The background to Jalota’s appeal is the 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan. Blackbucks hold religious and cultural significance for the Bishnoi community, which has long expressed concern over the case.

The controversy has remained part of public discussion around Salman for years. The actor has also faced security threats, including a shooting outside his Bandra residence in April 2024.

The latest incident involving Tiger Shroff has brought renewed attention to the safety of celebrities and people connected to them. However, the historical dispute, statements attributed to alleged gang associates and the facts of the current shooting are separate matters. They should not be treated as proof of a single motive unless investigators establish that connection.

The Celebrity Hour Take

Jalota’s appeal raises a distinction between reconciliation and responsibility for violence. A public apology may be proposed as a way to address hurt or resentment, but threats and shootings are criminal matters that require investigation and lawful action.

It is also important not to assign responsibility for an attack to its target or to assume that a celebrity’s response to a demand would guarantee safety. The immediate priorities are establishing who was involved in the firing, verifying the authenticity of any claimed messages and ensuring the safety of those threatened.

Jalota has offered his view on how the long-standing dispute might be addressed. Whether Salman responds to the appeal is a separate question, and no response should be presumed.

Sources & Verification

This report draws on Anup Jalota’s comments to IANS as carried by established news outlets, alongside reporting on the Tiger Shroff firing incident. Claims of responsibility circulating online are treated as allegations, not as independently established findings about the shooting’s motive.