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Gangster Anil Pandit Claims 70,000 Shooters, Threatens Salman Khan Over Apology
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 06:32 AM
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An audio recording allegedly features gangster Anil Pandit threatening actor Salman Khan, claiming control over 70,000 shooters and warning of danger to his associates.
An audio clip that surfaced on social media is said to capture Mumbai‑based gangster Anil Pandit warning Bollywood star Salman Khan of possible retaliation. Pandit, who is alleged to have links with a large network of gunmen, claimed he commands "70,000 shooters" and suggested that Khan's perceived inaction on an apology could endanger the actor's close associates.
The recording has prompted police action in Maharashtra. Following a recent shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff, investigators detained three individuals believed to be connected to Pandit's criminal outfit. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on organised crime groups that have been linked to extortion and intimidation of film personalities.
Maharashtra officials have also stepped up security for Tiger Shroff and his family, citing the heightened threat environment after the audio surfaced. While no direct threat against Salman Khan has been reported beyond the recording, law enforcement agencies are monitoring the situation closely and have urged the public to report any suspicious activity.
The case underscores the growing concern over criminal elements targeting high‑profile entertainers in the Indian film industry, prompting calls for stronger protective measures and swift legal action against those who use intimidation as a tool of coercion.
The recording has prompted police action in Maharashtra. Following a recent shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff, investigators detained three individuals believed to be connected to Pandit's criminal outfit. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on organised crime groups that have been linked to extortion and intimidation of film personalities.
Maharashtra officials have also stepped up security for Tiger Shroff and his family, citing the heightened threat environment after the audio surfaced. While no direct threat against Salman Khan has been reported beyond the recording, law enforcement agencies are monitoring the situation closely and have urged the public to report any suspicious activity.
The case underscores the growing concern over criminal elements targeting high‑profile entertainers in the Indian film industry, prompting calls for stronger protective measures and swift legal action against those who use intimidation as a tool of coercion.