Actor Abhinav Shukla was left deeply disturbed on Sunday after receiving a threatening message on social media. The threat came from a person claiming to be part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and was linked to Abhinav’s recent remarks about rapper and Bigg Boss 13 contestant Asim Riaz, following a clash on the reality show Battleground.
Abhinav shared the shocking message on his X (formerly Twitter) account, posting a screenshot of the Instagram direct message. The sender, identified as Ankush Gupta, used abusive language and made serious threats. He even mentioned the 2024 shooting incident outside Salman Khan’s home, saying in Hindi (translated).
Abhinav Shukla Shares Death Threat
Actor Abhinav Shukla recently revealed that he received a disturbing death threat on social media from someone claiming to be part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. This incident followed a heated argument between Abhinav’s wife, actor Rubina Dilaik, and rapper Asim Riaz on the reality show Battleground. After the altercation, Abhinav made some comments about Asim, which may have triggered the threat.
According to reports, Asim Riaz has now been removed from the show.
Following this, Abhinav took to social media to share details about the hate messages and death threats he’s been receiving. On Sunday, he posted a screenshot of a threatening message from an Instagram user identifying himself as Ankush Gupta.
DEATH THREATS to my family ! @DGPPunjabPolice @PunjabPoliceInd @DgpChdPolice @ChdPol. Person seems to be from Chandigarh / Mohali . Please act firmly & promptly. To anyone who recognises the person plz report to @DGPPunjabPolice pic.twitter.com/XLkktoYUXa
— Abhinav Shukla (@ashukla09) April 20, 2025The message made a chilling reference to the 2024 shooting incident outside Salman Khan’s home in Mumbai, saying in Hindi (translated): “I’m from Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang. I know your address. Should I come over? Just like Salman Khan was shot at, I’ll come to your house and shoot you with an AK-47.”
The message also included another warning: “This is your last warning. Before you say anything about Asim, your name will be on the list. Lawrence Bishnoi is with Asim.”
Abhinav tagged Punjab Police in his post and appealed for immediate action. He wrote: “DEATH THREATS to my family! @DGPPunjabPolice @PunjabPoliceInd @DgpChdPolice @ChdPol. Person seems to be from Chandigarh/Mohali. Please act firmly & promptly. To anyone who recognises the person, please report to @DGPPunjabPolice.”
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Asim Riaz and Rubina Dilaik Clash
A major controversy has erupted on the reality show Battleground, involving popular personalities Asim Riaz and Rubina Dilaik. Both star as panellists on the show and are frequently seen disagreeing. Tensions escalated recently when Asim allegedly questioned Rubina’s role and reportedly insulted her during a heated exchange.
Was Asim Riaz Removed from the Show?
According to reports, Asim Riaz was asked to leave the show following the intense argument. A source told India Today that what started as a simple disagreement quickly turned into a serious fight. Rubina tried to mediate, but things got out of hand, and the shoot was eventually called off as everyone returned to their vanity vans.
Rubina and Abhinav Face Online Hate
After the incident, Rubina Dilaik received hate messages online, allegedly from fans of Asim Riaz. Screenshots of the comments were shared online. Her husband, Abhinav Shukla, indirectly responded to the drama, tweeting, “All jacked up with, no brain and bad attitude is not a sign of fitness,” in an apparent dig at Asim.
Asim Riaz Reacts to the Controversy
Asim responded on social media, saying, “Paid media ain’t got a spine, just a rate card. They print what they’re told, I move when I decide. Keep shouting ‘kicked out’, I kicked the script and flipped the game. Next headline? Make it count.”
This isn’t the first time Asim has been involved in controversy. He was previously evicted from Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 after a disagreement with the show’s host, Rohit Shetty.
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FAQs
Q.1. Why did Abhinav Shukla receive death threats?
Ans. Abhinav Shukla received threats after commenting on the clash between his wife Rubina Dilaik and Asim Riaz on the reality show Battleground.
Q.2. Who sent the death threat to Abhinav Shukla?
Ans. The threat was sent via Instagram by a user identifying as Ankush Gupta, who claimed to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Q.3. What was mentioned in the threat message?
Ans. The message included abusive language and referenced the 2024 shooting outside Salman Khan’s house, threatening similar action against Abhinav.
Q.4. Was Asim Riaz removed from Battleground?
Ans. Yes, according to reports, Asim Riaz was asked to leave the show following a serious argument with Rubina Dilaik.
Q.5. Has Abhinav Shukla reported the threat to the authorities?
Ans. Yes, Abhinav tagged Punjab Police on social media and requested immediate action against the individual making the threats.
