Tue Oct 15 15:12:38 UTC 2024: ## Salman Khan Threat Video Debunked: Fact-Checking Initiative Exposes Misinformation

**Chennai, India** – A viral video purportedly showing Bollywood actor Salman Khan threatening gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has been circulating online following the assassination of NCP leader Baba Siddique last week. However, fact-checking platform Newschecker has debunked the claim, revealing that the video is actually a 2020 message by Khan warning against violating Covid lockdown rules.

The video, shared widely on social media platforms like Facebook and X, was presented as evidence of a threat directed at Bishnoi, who is reportedly linked to Siddique’s murder. However, Newschecker’s investigation revealed that the video was originally posted by Khan in April 2020 as a message urging people to follow Covid-19 safety guidelines.

A thorough Google Lens search on the video’s keyframes led Newschecker to an April 2020 report by ABP News titled “Bollywood’s ‘Tiger’ Salman Khan angry at stone pelters.” This report used the same footage of Khan delivering his message about Covid-19 restrictions.

Further research using keywords “Salman Khan,” “stone pelters,” and “Covid” uncovered an NDTV report from April 16, 2020, which also featured Khan’s video message.

Newschecker’s analysis of the full video, which is nearly 10 minutes long, confirmed that the viral clip is just a segment from Khan’s original 2020 message.

The fact-checking initiative emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it online.

**About Newschecker**

Newschecker.in is an independent fact-checking initiative dedicated to combating misinformation and promoting accurate news. The platform is operated by NC Media Networks Pvt Ltd and welcomes readers to submit claims for verification.

**Team Members**

The team behind the fact-check includes Vasudha, a New Media graduate with an interest in separating facts from fiction, and Kushel HM, a mechanical engineer-turned-journalist.

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