Bollywood actor and filmmaker Salman Khan’s fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the two alleged shooters who fired gunshots at his residence in Bandra were arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch. For the unversed, the incident took place Sunday at 5 am at Galaxy Apartments. As reported by the Free Press Journal, the Mumbai police confirmed that the accused were apprehended in Bhuj, Gujarat, on Tuesday. Identified as Vikas (Vicky Gupta) (24) and Sagar Patel (22), they are natives of Bihar’s Champaran.
According to the reports by the media publication, they fled Mumbai after the shooting incident. They were apprehended in Bhuj and will be transported to Mumbai for further investigation. FPJ reports that maximum police custody will be sought after their appearance in court on Tuesday afternoon. The officials have recovered foreign pistols, live cartridges, mobile phones, and cash from them, reports Free Press Journal. ALSO READ: Arbaaz Khan Reacts To Firing At Salman Khan’s Bandra Apartment; Filmmaker Says, ‘Our Family Has Been Taken Aback By This Shocking Incident’
देखिए फिल्म अभिनेता सलमान खान के मुंबई घर के बाहर गोलियां चलाने वाले आरोपी हुए गिरफ्तार आरोपियों का नाम विक्की गुप्ता और सूरज पाल यह दोनों ही बिहार के हैं रहने वाले@BeingSalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/EfeChGzoRQ
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During the interrogation, they confessed to firing shots outside the 58-year-old actor’s Bandra residence. They had fled towards Mehboob studio after firing around 4-5 bullets to instill fear in the area. They abandoned their bike near Mount Mary after inquiring for directions to Vasai from a rickshaw driver. The accused escaped in an auto and reached Bandra railway station. From there they traveled to Navi Mumbai via Santacruz and Vakola. ALSO READ: Salman Khan's Shoot Schedule To Remain The Same Despite Firing Incident! Actor Requests Friends Not To Visit His Residence - Read To Know BELOW
The report further adds that the Mumbai police collaborated with the Bandra Police, the Crime Branch and ATS to launch a comprehensive investigation. The seized bike belongs to a resident of Panvel, who had sold it to the shooters. During their month-long stay in Panvel, the accused rented a house, which prompted the police to question both the landlord and the bike seller for more information.
During the investigation, they found observations of Salman Khan’s farm and Galaxy Apartment. They had noted the Tiger 3 actor’s movements and Security details so that they could evade the presence of the police. They fired near his Bandra residence to incite fear as they were unable to target Khan due to his tight security.
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If the reports are to be believed, Bishnoi’s gans is behind the firing incident and the attack was carried out by Rohit Godara, who operates the gang in Rajasthan. One of the accused has been identified as Vishal aka Kalu. He works in Godara. The officials have sought help to get a background of the accused and help them trace them or their families. According to a report by the FPJ, the Bandra police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the “unidentified person,” under Section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act.
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