On Monday, a special court made crucial decisions regarding the custody of four individuals arrested in connection with the recent firing incident at actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra. Vicky Gupta, aged 24, Sagar Pal, aged 21, and Anuj Thapan, aged 32, were remanded to police custody until May 8, while Sonu Kumar Chander Bishnoi, aged 37, was sent to judicial custody due to medical reasons. ALSO READ: Salman Khan Residence Firing Case: Stringent MCOCA Sections Invoked By Mumbai Police Against The Six Accused Involved - DEETS INSIDE
The police invoked the stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the alleged perpetrators, including shooters Gupta and Pal, as well as Bishnoi and Thapan, accused of supplying firearms and ammunition. Additionally, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol were listed as wanted accused in the case.
Initially, the accused faced charges under the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act following the firing incident at Galaxy Apartment in Bandra on April 14. Gupta and Pal, hailing from Bihar, were apprehended in Kutch, Gujarat, on April 16, while Sonu Bishnoi and Thapan were arrested in Punjab on April 25. ALSO READ: Salman Khan Residence Firing Case: Sonu Kumar Bishnoi, Anuj Thapan Remanded To Custody TIll April 30, In Connection To The Ongoing Investigation
Anmol Bishnoi, believed to be in Canada with occasional visits to the USA, claimed responsibility for the attack via a Facebook post, though police traced the post's IP address to Portugal. According to Mumbai Crime Branch, the shooters were tasked with firing 10 rounds outside Salman Khan's residence. Surveillance footage captured two individuals on a motorcycle, wearing caps and carrying backpacks, firing four shots before fleeing the scene swiftly.
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Salman Khan's security arrangements were intensified in 2022 following threats from gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, elevating his security level to Y-Plus. Additionally, he was granted permission to carry a personal firearm and procured an armoured vehicle for enhanced protection against potential threats. These measures underscore the persistent security concerns surrounding high-profile individuals in the entertainment industry and the proactive steps taken to mitigate risks to their safety.
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