According to Pramod Kushwaha, deputy commissioner of police (special cell), "Bishnoi frankly confessed during all his interrogation that his community members will never forgive Salman Khan till he submits remorse for killing the blackbuck." The special commissioner (special cell), HGS Dhaliwal, brought up Bishnoi's statement that he would not accept acquittal or penalty from the court since blackbuck is revered in his society.