New Delhi: Gunshots were reported outside the Mumbai residence of Bollywood actor Salman Khan early this morning, according to police sources. At around 4:51 am, two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle fired multiple rounds in the air outside Salman's home in Bandra before fleeing the scene.
The Mumbai Police had initiated an investigation into the incident and is actively working to identify them.
ANI shared footage from this morning's shooting outside Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments in Bandra.
The forensics team also arrived at the location.
Lawrence Bishnoi gang takes responsibility
As per latest update, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol Bishnoi has taken responsibilty for the accident.
An alleged social media post by Anmol called the firing only a 'trailer' and also issued a warning to the actor. "We want peace. If the only decision against oppression is war, then so be it. Salman Khan, we have only shown you a trailer so that you understand the magnitude of our strength and do not test it. This is the first and last warning. After this, shots will not be fired outside the house only. And we have dogs named after Dawood Ibrahim and Chota Shakeel, whom you consider to be Gods. Now, I don't have the habit of talking much," the post read.
Shiv Sena Leader Reacts To Gun Firing Incident
In response to the incident outside Salman Khan's residence, Anand Dubey, head of the Siv Sena (UBT) said, "Whether it is Salman Khan or any common man, no one is feeling safe in Mumbai and Maharashtra."
In March of last year, the Mumbai Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar after receiving a threatening email at Salman Khan's office.
Salman Khan's security has been beefed up to Y-Plus since November 2022. A permit to carry a personal weapon has also been given to the actor.
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