Overview

• The Bombay High Court granted bail to Vaspi Mehmud Khan (alias Wasim Chikna) and Gaurav Vinod Bhatia (alias Sandeep Bishnoi), accused of plotting to assassinate actor Salman Khan.
• The alleged plot, linked to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, was uncovered by police in June 2024 during an investigation into an earlier firing incident outside Khan's Bandra home.
• The court noted that the only evidence against the accused was their presence in a WhatsApp group where the conspiracy was allegedly discussed, with no substantial incriminating material found.
• The defense argued that the allegations were fabricated for media attention and highlighted that another co-accused in the case had already been granted bail in 2024.
• The court restricted the movement of the accused, barring them from entering Mumbai city and its suburban districts until the trial concludes.