Overview
- Unidentified gunmen opened fire at an office on Asandh Road in Panipat linked in reports to Western Union and alleged hawala operations.
- A Facebook account naming Randeep Malik and Anil Pandit, reported as Bishnoi affiliates based in the United States, claimed the attack and warned others in similar trade.
- The message singled out Badshah for allegedly "tarnishing" Haryana's culture, vowing to shoot him in the forehead and referencing a 2024 intimidation attempt.
- The note called the firing a "trailer" and carried a long roster of alleged Bishnoi-aligned groups, underscoring a sprawling inter-state network.
- Police have stepped up surveillance in Haryana and Punjab as they verify the claim, while Badshah separately faces an FIR, a Lookout Circular, and the removal of 'Tateeree' from platforms.