In a surprising twist, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has issued a legal notice demanding an unconditional apology from Asia News International (ANI) following serious allegations linking him to underworld connections. The controversy erupted after a September 4 article by ANI quoted lawyer Amit Mishra, who represents two individuals involved in a shooting incident near Khan’s Mumbai residence, claiming the actor had “known connections” with the notorious underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim and his network, dubbed “D-Company.”
Khan’s legal team, led by DSK Legal, is pushing back hard against these accusations, which they label as unfounded and defamatory. The notice asserts that the claims are designed to tarnish Khan’s hard-earned reputation, and demands a retraction of the original article alongside a public apology in major newspapers within 48 hours.
Mishra’s comments, which raised eyebrows, suggested that Khan’s alleged ties to the underworld could influence the cases of his clients, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, who are accused in the firing incident. In response, Khan’s notice firmly denies any connection to the underworld, branding the allegations as “absolutely false, baseless, malicious, and grossly defamatory.”
The legal notice also accuses Mishra and ANI of sensationalizing the matter to divert public attention from the actual events surrounding the shooting, framing it as a calculated strategy to gain media traction at Khan’s expense. “This is nothing but a tactic to gather sympathy from the public and distract them from the matter at hand,” the notice reads.
Salman Khan has expressed his frustration over the situation, emphasizing that such allegations not only harm his image but also serve to manipulate public perception. The notice outlines the serious implications of these statements, which the actor believes are misguided and harmful to his public standing.
As the clock ticks on Khan’s 48-hour ultimatum, both ANI and Mishra find themselves at the center of a brewing controversy that could escalate into legal proceedings if they fail to comply. With tensions running high and the media spotlight firmly on this unfolding drama, the entertainment world is watching closely to see how this high-profile clash will resolve.