Salman Khan to Tiger Shroff: Inside growing wave of criminal threats and gun attacks against celebs
New Delhi: Over the past few years, a wave of extortion threats, public intimidation, and firearm attacks has rattled the entertainment industry, casting an alarming shadow over prominent figures in Bollywood, Punjabi cinema, and digital media. Driven increasingly by notorious criminal syndicates, these incidents have transformed personal security into a constant, high-stakes preoccupation for celebrities, their families, and law enforcement agencies.
Below is a chronological look at the key public figures who have been reportedly targeted, threatened, or caught in the crosshairs of these criminal networks:
Salman Khan
The Bollywood superstar has faced several threats over the years, including warnings linked to his 2018 court proceedings, a threatening letter in 2022, and an email threat in 2023. On April 14, 2024, two motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire outside his Galaxy Apartments residence in Bandra, Mumbai.
Sidhu Moose Wala
The Punjabi singer was shot dead in Punjab on May 29, 2022. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang subsequently claimed responsibility for his murder.
Gippy Grewal
The Punjabi actor and singer became the subject of a shooting incident in November 2023, when shots were fired at his residence in Canada. Individuals claiming links to the Bishnoi gang took responsibility.
AP Dhillon
In September 2024, gunshots were fired outside the Punjabi singer’s residence in Canada. Individuals allegedly associated with the Bishnoi gang claimed involvement in the incident.
Elvish Yadav
The YouTuber’s Gurugram residence came under gunfire on August 17, 2025. While included in conversations around influencer safety, responsibility for this specific incident was claimed by the Himanshu Bhau gang rather than the Bishnoi syndicate.
Disha Patani
On September 12, 2025, unidentified attackers fired shots outside the actress’s family home in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Individuals claiming association with Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara reportedly took responsibility. Reportedly, two suspects were later killed in a police encounter in Ghaziabad in September 2025.
Kapil Sharma
The comedian’s Caps Cafe in Canada was targeted in multiple shooting incidents during 2025, beginning in July. The attacks prompted investigations into the individuals responsible and their alleged criminal connections.
Guru Randhawa
On June 11, 2026, motorcycle-borne assailants fired several rounds at a gym associated with the Punjabi singer in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar. The Anil Pandit group, reportedly linked to the broader Bishnoi syndicate, claimed responsibility. Police identified Randhawa as the gym’s brand ambassador.
Tiger Shroff
On October 18, 2026, the Bollywood actor was reportedly targeted when shots were fired at his vehicle in Mumbai. Alleged connections to the Anil Pandit and Bishnoi network remained subject to ongoing police investigation.
Ranveer Singh
The Dhurandhar star reportedly received threatening communications and extortion demands in February 2026, with investigators examining possible connections to the Bishnoi gang’s network.
Rohit Shetty
On February 1, 2026, unidentified attackers fired five rounds outside the filmmaker’s residence in Mumbai’s Juhu neighbourhood. One bullet struck a glass window, but no injuries were reported. A group claiming association with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang took responsibility. Mumbai Police subsequently linked the attack to the gang in a chargesheet filed in April 2026.