“Mumbai Crime Branch arrests two suspects for firing outside Salman Khan’s home; heightened security measures follow recent threats.”
Arrest of Suspects
Two suspects have been arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch for allegedly firing on April 14 outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s Bandra West home. The two alleged gunmen were apprehended late on Monday night in Bhuj, Gujarat. According to Mumbai Police officials, the two accused were apprehended late on Monday night in Bhuj, Gujarat, according to ANI news agency. “Both the accused, who fled Mumbai after the firing, have been arrested from Gujarat’s Bhuj,” according to officials.
Suspects’ Identity
The two people who were arrested, according to the police, will be taken to Mumbai for additional questioning. The Mumbai police have named the two accused as Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal.
Incident Details
The actor lives in Bandra’s Galaxy Apartments, and on Sunday morning at five in the morning, two men who have not been identified opened fire outside his apartment. The two men, who were wearing helmets to protect their faces, rode off on a motorcycle.
CCTV Footage
One of the suspects was seen firing towards Salman Khan’s home in the CCTV footage, which the Mumbai Crime Branch described as a “meticulously planned attack.”
Investigation Update
During the event, they fired four rounds in total, leaving a live cartridge at the scene. Two people were previously called in for questioning by the Mumbai Crime Branch regarding the most recent shooting incident.
Salman Khan and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had a phone conversation after the incident. Along with talking with the Mumbai Police Commissioner, CM Shinde recommended stepping up the actor’s security.
Social Media Claim
Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, took to social media a few hours after the incident and took responsibility for the actor’s termination, cautioning him that this was only the “trailer.” It was believed that one of the defendants in the case was from Gurugram and had ties to criminal Rohit Godara.
Criminal Connections
A gangster from the United States Rohit Godara is suspected of killing businessman Sachin Munjal of Gurugram, who was shot dead in March of this year.
Security Measures
Due to threats from gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, Salman Khan’s security level has been increased to Y-Plus since November 2022. Khan also purchased a new armored car for extra security and has been given permission to carry a handgun on his person.
🚨 The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested both accused involved in firing gunshots outside actor #SalmanKhan's house.
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