The video, Shahzad informing Bishnoi regarding Eid timings across various nations, sparked significant security concerns, leading Gujarat authorities to launch an investigation.
A 19-second video clip purportedly showing jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in conversation with Pakistani-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti about Eid has sparked widespread attention after going viral on social media this Tuesday.
The footage, which captured Shahzad informing Bishnoi about the timing of Eid celebrations in different countries, raised significant security concerns, prompting authorities in Gujarat to launch a thorough investigation.
Lawrence Bishnoi’s Criminal Activities Under Scrutiny
Bishnoi, alleged to be the mastermind behind the high-profile murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala and a shooting incident at actor Salman Khan’s Mumbai residence, has been under scrutiny for his activities even while incarcerated.
The viral video, initially believed to be recent and originating from Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad where Bishnoi is currently held, was clarified by a Gujarat crime branch official on Wednesday to be dated approximately two years ago.
Clarification and Investigation
The official stated that the video might have been recorded during Bishnoi’s stint at jails in Tihar, Delhi, or Bathinda, Punjab, ruling out its current origin in Gujarat. “We are investigating the matter to find out where exactly the video was made.
But it is surely not from Gujarat,” the official was quoted as saying by The Hindustan Times. He added that a further detailed probe into the incident has been launched by the state government.
Political Reactions and Public Safety Concerns
Reacting to the alleged video, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia voiced alarm over Bishnoi’s ability to operate freely even from within jail.
In a post on social media platform X, Majithia said, “Earlier, notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi murdered Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala…Despite giving a live interview from Punjab Jail, Punjab’s CM and Home Minister Bhagwant Mann formed an SIT to investigate, but the probe shows ZERO RESULTS.
His gang continues to threaten Salman Khan, with multiple attacks on Khan’s residence. Such activities pose significant risks to public safety when gangsters can act without restraint even while incarcerated.”
The video has highlighted ongoing concerns about the influence and operational capabilities of notorious criminals like Bishnoi, even while under strict confinement.
The authorities’ response to this incident will be closely watched as they seek to address and mitigate any further security threats posed by such individuals.
