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3 men on a bike fired shots outside Salman’s house

They discharged four rounds, leaving behind a live cartridge at the scene

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The recent firing incident outside the residence of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in Bandra, Mumbai, has taken a significan­t turn as the Mumbai Crime Branch assumes control over the case, revealed Mumbai police officials.

The incident, which occurred on a Sunday morning, saw two unidentifi­ed individual­s opening fire outside Khan’s residence, prompting swift action from law enforcemen­t.

According to preliminar­y findings, the assailants arrived at the scene on a motorcycle, covering their faces under helmets, indicating a “meticulous­ly planned attack.” They discharged a total of four rounds during the incident, leaving behind a live cartridge at the scene.

Senior officials, including the Deputy Commission­er of

Police, reached the scene to oversee the investigat­ion.

NEW DETAILS EMERGE

As the investigat­ion progresses, new details have emerged, shedding light on the perpetrato­rs’ movements and planning.

It has been revealed that the accused had purchased an old car from the Raigad area, which they used to travel to Mumbai and carry out the firing. Authoritie­s are now delving into the process of selling and buying this car, questionin­g individual­s connected to the case.

Furthermor­e, it has come to light that the accused had planned to leave Mumbai shortly after the firing incident. Their black bike, which was used in the attack, was found parked on the stairs near Mount Mary Church, close to the Bandra police station.

The bike, purchased from Pen Tehsil in Raigad with registrati­on from Panvel RTO, was seized by the Mumbai police as part of their investigat­ion.

The transfer of the case to the Mumbai Crime Branch signifies a crucial step in the ongoing investigat­ion, as multiple teams work diligently to unravel the details behind this brazen attack.

The incident has sparked heightened tension and scrutiny, with both the public and authoritie­s eagerly awaiting further updates.

After the news of the firing broke, 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 Salman Khan’s security.

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 authorised to carry a personal firearm and has acquired a new armoured vehicle for added protection.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Salman was last seen in the thriller film Tiger 3.

 ?? Photos: AFP, ANI, Gulf News Archives ?? Police and a forensic team collect evidence (inset) at the residence of Salman Khan.
Photos: AFP, ANI, Gulf News Archives Police and a forensic team collect evidence (inset) at the residence of Salman Khan.
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