Salman Khan’s home firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 2 accused from Gujarat
Salman Khan’s home firing case: The recent shooting incident outside Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai's Bandra unfolds like a scene from a crime thriller.
The attack, which occurred around 5 am on Sunday, involved two individuals on a motorcycle firing four rounds before swiftly escaping the scene.
In a major breakthrough in Salman Khan’s home firing case, the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two accused for their alleged involvement in the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence.
Firing outside the residence of actor Salman Khan | Visuals of the 2 accused who were arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch, from Gujarat's Bhuj
(Pic source - Crime Branch) https://t.co/WXRMhqlyVi pic.twitter.com/QoFdvWyMQn — ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2024
The Mumbai Police have confirmed that the two accused were caught in Gujarat's Bhuj late on Monday night.
As per the statement by the officials, “Both the accused, who fled Mumbai after the firing, have been arrested from Gujarat's Bhuj."
Two unidentified individuals opened fire outside Galaxy Apartments early on Sunday morning, where the actor resides, before swiftly fleeing the scene.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects arrived on a motorcycle, concealing their identities under helmets, indicating a well-planned attack. They fired four rounds during the incident, leaving a live cartridge behind.
Surveillance footage from the area shows the assailants wearing caps and carrying backpacks just moments before they fired shots towards Khan's residence. One suspect was dressed in a white t-shirt, black jacket, and denim pants, while the other wore a red t-shirt with denim pants.
Following the incident, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde spoke to Salman over the phone regarding the incident. Shinde also discussed with the Mumbai Police Commissioner and suggested increasing the actor's security.
Salman Khan, a prominent figure in Bollywood, has faced multiple threats and heightened security measures over the years.
In a concerning development, last year, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that Khan was among the top 10 targets marked for elimination by incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
Since November 2022, Salman Khan's security level has been elevated to Y-Plus due to threats from gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar. Khan has also been authorized to carry a personal firearm and has acquired a new armoured vehicle for added protection.
- With inputs from agencies
