Gippy Grewal recalls 2023 firing incident outside Canada home
What's the story
Punjabi singer and actor Gippy Grewal has finally opened up about the 2023 firing incident outside his home in Vancouver, Canada. Speaking on Shekhar Suman's chat show Shekhar Tonite, he revealed that he was completely unaware of any threats leading to such an attack. "When the firing happened outside my house, I honestly didn't know why it had happened."
Relationship clarification
Grewal clears his relationship with Salman Khan
The incident drew widespread attention after a social media post attributed to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi came to light. The message claimed responsibility for the attack and described it as a warning linked to Grewal's perceived association with actor Salman Khan. However, Grewal clarified that his relationship with Khan was never as "close" as many assumed. "The reality is that I had only met Salman sir a few times while promoting films on Bigg Boss and during a trailer launch."
Incident details
No warning signs before the attack, says Grewal
Grewal expressed his confusion after the incident, saying there were no warning signs beforehand. "I had never received any call. Nobody had threatened me." "Later, a post surfaced explaining why they did it." The Bishnoi gang had reportedly warned that Punjabi celebrities should avoid maintaining ties with Khan.
Recent attacks
Similar incidents targeting AP Dhillon and Khan
The incident involving Grewal was followed by similar cases targeting prominent names from the entertainment industry. In 2024, shots were reportedly fired outside the Canadian residence of Punjabi singer AP Dhillon. The Bishnoi gang allegedly claimed responsibility, linking the attack to Dhillon's music video featuring Khan. That same year, multiple rounds were fired outside Khan's Galaxy Apartments residence in Mumbai's Bandra area by assailants believed to be connected to the Bishnoi gang.
Ongoing threats
Recent attack outside Guru Randhawa's gym
Most recently, gunshots were reported outside a gym owned by Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa in Delhi's Paschim Vihar. No injuries were reported, and investigators recovered seven empty cartridges from the scene. The case led to the arrest of two alleged members of the Bishnoi gang. For the unversed, the Bishnoi gang is targeting Khan because of his alleged involvement in the 1998 poaching of two blackbucks in Rajasthan. The Bishnoi community is known to worship the blackbuck.