There are constant updates regarding the firing incident at Salman Khan’s house. The suspects Vicky Gupta (24), Sagar Pal (21), and Anuj Thapan (32) are currently in police custody. Recently, it was reported that one of the individuals involved in the shooting attempted suicide and has since passed away. The deceased person has been identified as Anuj Thapan. Anuj Thapan, one of the accused, passed away while receiving treatment at GT Hospital. The Mumbai’s Azad Maidan Police have filed an ADR in connection with this case and have initiated an investigation.
When did the Firing Incident take Place?
Just to inform you, news broke on the morning of April 14, that there was gunfire outside Galaxy Apartment, Salman Khan’s residence. This news came as a shock to everyone. Two individuals arrived on a motorcycle and fired five shots outside Salman’s house before fleeing the scene. In an attempt to avoid recognition, both suspects changed their clothes three times. The police informed the court that they possessed 40 bullets. Anmol, the brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, took responsibility for the shooting outside Salman Khan’s house through social media. Vicky Gupta, Sagar Pal, and Anuj Thapan, the accused in this case, were remanded in police custody until May 8. Unfortunately, Anuj Thapan has since taken his own life.
Support from Family and Chief Minister given to Salman
When the shooting occurred outside Salman’s house, his fans and family members were filled with fear. Arbaaz Khan, Salman’s brother, released a statement expressing their fear and shock. In response to the incident, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Salman Khan, going to his house where Salman’s father, Salim Khan, was also present. The Chief Minister assured Salman and his family that strict action would be taken in this matter.
Salman Khan’s Current Affairs
It is worth mentioning that Salman Khan has now resumed his work after this incident. He attended an event in Dubai and was also spotted at the screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series, Heeramandi.
Past Threats Made to Salman Khan According to reports
In March 2023, Khan’s manager received a threatening email, which led to the registration of an FIR against Bishnoi, his associate, Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, and one Mohit Garg. The email mentioned Bishnoi’s interview from Tihar jail, where he issued a death threat. Garg’s email stated that Brar wanted to have a face-to-face conversation with the actor. It warned that while information had been passed on this time, there would be consequences next time.
In April 2023, the popular ‘Dabangg’ star received another threat from a man in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, who claimed to be a “cow-protector”. Allegedly, he threatened to kill Salman Khan on April 30. The Mumbai Police control room received a death threat call at 9 pm on April 10 from a person identifying himself as Rocky Bhai from Jodhpur. The Mumbai Police initiated an investigation and detained a 16-year-old boy from Thane.
In June 2022, a threat letter was discovered at Bandra Bandstand, a place where the actor’s father, Salim Khan, often goes for a walk. The letter referred to the murder of Sidhu Moosewala in May of that year, allegedly by the Bishnoi gang, and warned the actor that he could meet the same fate as the singer-turned-politician from Punjab. The Punjab Police investigation revealed that two men had conducted surveillance of the route to Salman Khan’s Panvel farmhouse and had rented a room for a month. However, the Mumbai Police has not confirmed this information.
During a court appearance in 2018, Bishnoi made a statement, saying, “We will kill Salman Khan in Jodhpur. Everyone will know once we take action. I have not done anything as of now, they are accusing me of crimes for no reason.” Reports indicated that Bishnoi was ordered to kill Salman Khan as punishment for the blackbuck hunting case in 1998.
Since November 2022, Salman Khan’s security level has been raised to Y-Plus due to threats from gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar. Additionally, Mr. Khan has been granted permission to carry a personal firearm and has acquired an armored vehicle for enhanced protection.
– Vriti Parekh