On August 8, 2025, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, known as Harry Boxer, threatened Bollywood star Salman Khan, warning actors, producers, and directors against collaborating with him.
Per India Today, in an audio clip, Boxer claimed responsibility for a shooting outside Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Café in Surrey, Canada, on August 7, stating, “Anyone who works with Salman Khan will be shot.” The threats follow Khan’s appearance on Sharma’s Netflix show, which premiered June 21, 2025.
Indian comedian Kapil Sharma’s café drilled with bullets in Surrey, Canada
2nd attack in less than a month
India Today reveals Lawrence Bishnoi gang behind attack over invite to actor Salman Khan for show's inauguration
Anyone who works with Salman will be killed, gang warns pic.twitter.com/KCJU7gkGYk
— RT (@RT_com) August 8, 2025The attack on Kap’s Café, the second incident in a month following a shooting on July 10, left bullet holes but thankfully resulted in no injuries. The café’s now-deleted Instagram post expressed heartbreak, stating, “We opened Kap’s Café to bring warmth and community.” The animosity the Bishnoi gang holds against Khan originates from his 1998 blackbuck hunting case, which is considered sacred by the Bishnoi community. Tensions escalated after a shooting outside his Mumbai residence in April 2024, which led to two arrests.
Firing At #KapilSharma's Cafe Over Show Invite To #SalmanKhan, Says Bishnoi Gang Member Harry Boxer; Audio Clip Goes Viral
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— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) August 8, 2025Harjeet Singh Laddi, linked to Babbar Khalsa International, also claimed responsibility, citing remarks about Nihang Sikhs’ attire on Sharma’s show. Boxer, a Rajasthan native with a criminal record, reportedly manages Bishnoi’s U.S. operations after illegally immigrating in 2014. The incidents have fueled calls in Canada to designate the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organisation due to its involvement in murders and extortion.
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Khan, under high security since April 2024, faces ongoing threats, impacting Bollywood’s safety dynamics. The attacks on Sharma’s café highlight the gang’s international reach, raising concerns for celebrities and businesses. Canada’s response could influence global anti-crime policies, while Khan’s industry peers face heightened caution.
