Salman Khan was convicted in 2018 for killing two blackbucks during a 1998 poaching incident in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The actor was accused of hunting during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain, a claim that led to a protracted legal struggle lasting two decades.
The Bishnoi community, guardians of the endangered species, tracked the actor’s movements and lodged complaints with the Forest Department, turning the case into a public crusade. Lawyer Mahipal Bishnoi, who has represented the community for twenty years, said the sustained pressure was key to securing the conviction.
Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who once threatened the actor on camera during a 2018 court appearance, has now publicly pledged retaliation. His involvement has amplified the community’s anger and placed the case in the national spotlight, especially after a recent shootout outside Juhu that reignited the feud.
The conviction has been transferred to the Rajasthan High Court, where a hearing is expected in the coming months. This move will decide whether the actor’s sentence stands or is overturned, while the Bishnoi community watches closely for any sign of retribution.