Mumbai Police's Crime Branch is swiftly investigating the gunfire incident outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house. Following the shooting, the motorcycle used was seized, and the owner is currently in custody for interrogation regarding the circumstances in which the bike was handed over. The shooters abandoned the bike near Mount Mary Church, about a kilometer from the actor's home, after the attack.
Through the bike's registration number, the police located the owner who resides in the Panvel area of Navi Mumbai. Assistant Commissioner of Police Ashok Rajput from Panvel disclosed that the individual had recently sold his motorcycle. Based on the information obtained from him, two additional individuals have been detained. The police are meticulously joining the dots in their effort to apprehend the shooters.
According to the police, after executing the shooting near Salman Khan's residence, the shooters reached Mount Mary Church in Bandra. They left the bike there, walked a short distance, and hired an auto-rickshaw to Bandra Railway Station. They boarded a train heading towards Borivali but got off at Santacruz Station and walked away. The suspects have been spotted in CCTV footage from these locations.
The police are intensively questioning several other individuals and recording their statements. In addition, they are scrutinizing the CCTV footage from the area. An official revealed that over a dozen teams have been formed for the investigation, with a few teams dispatched to Bihar, Rajasthan, and Delhi. However, no arrests have been made in the case as yet.
Police Unearth New Leads About the Shooters
The Crime Branch has uncovered several new leads pertaining to the shooters involved in the incident. Both suspects have been seen on CCTV, and one shooter's identity has come to light. His name is supposedly Vishal, aka Kaalu, and he is a resident of Gurugram. He is known to have a criminal record, and a search for him has been underway since February in connection with a murder case. In February, he was implicated in the sensational murder of a bookie named Sachin Munjal at a diner in Rohtak. A police team has also arrived in Jaipur to interrogate Rithik Boxer, the right-hand man of notorious Bishnoi gang gangster Rohit.
Case Registered Under Arms Act Against Shooters
DCP Rajatilak Roshan of Mumbai Police stated, 'Around 5 am on Sunday, two unidentified individuals opened fire outside actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra. The police have been informed of five rounds of firing, but thankfully no one was injured. Based on the statement of Salman Khan's security guard, an FIR has been registered against the two unknown individuals under IPC Section 307 (attempt to murder) and the Arms Act. The investigation into the case continues.'
Source: aajtak
Four Shots Fired Towards Salman Khan's Residence
Out of the five shots fired at Salman Khan's residence, four were directed towards his house, and one bullet was found unfired on the ground. The firing was executed with a 7.65 MM bore pistol. Salman had previously received multiple threats, hence the police are taking this matter very seriously. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has personally spoken with Salman Khan. He assured that the culprits would be promptly arrested.
Assurance from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde commented, 'This is an unfortunate incident. The police are thoroughly investigating it. The culprits will be apprehended soon and will face stiff action. People taking the law into their own hands will not be spared. Mumbai Police Commissioner has been instructed to beef up security for Salman Khan and his family. I have spoken with Salman Khan, and the government stands with him. He need not worry.'
Source: aajtak
Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Had Previously Threatened
When the firing took place at the Galaxy Apartment, Salman Khan was present at home. Questions arise whether the attackers were aware of his presence. Was the attack merely a scare tactic, or did the assailants intend to cause direct harm? This issue is particularly serious since Salman Khan has previously received threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar, after which his security was increased.
