- By Vivek Raj
- Sun, 14 Apr 2024 08:11 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Gunshots were reported outside the Mumbai residence of Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to police officials. At approximately 5 am today, two unidentified individuals riding a motorcycle fired multiple rounds into the air before quickly fleeing the scene. The Mumbai police crime branch team has reached outside the 'Galaxy apartments, the residence of Salman Khan in Mumbai's Bandra area, and has started the investigation into the matter.
The motive behind the gunfire remains unclear, and authorities are exploring all possible leads to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Visuals from outside actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra where two unidentified men opened fire this morning.
— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2024
Police and forensic team present on the spot. pic.twitter.com/5vMmoXbI22
This recent incident has reignited concerns regarding the safety and security of Salman Khan, especially in light of past threats directed towards the actor. Last year, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that Salman Khan was among the top targets on a list compiled by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
Bishnoi cited an incident from 1998 involving the actor's alleged hunting of a black buck, which he deemed offensive to the Bishnoi community.
Bishnoi further revealed that one of his associates, Sampat Nehra, had conducted surveillance of Salman Khan's Bandra residence, laying the groundwork for a potential attack. However, Nehra was apprehended by the Special Task Force of Haryana Police before any harm could be inflicted.
In response to the perceived threat, Mumbai Police heightened Salman Khan's security status to Y+ following a threatening phone call received on April 11 of the previous year.
Reacting to the firing incident outside the house of Salman Khan, Siv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey criticised the administration led by Eknath Shinde, expressing concern over the lack of security and law enforcement in Mumbai and Maharashtra.
"Whether it is Salman Khan or any common man, no one is feeling safe in Mumbai and Maharashtra. What kind of law and order is this? Home Minister, Chief Minister, where are you? Criminals are roaming around fearlessly. The Chief Minister and Home Minister should take cognizance of this incident," Anand Dubey said.
