Salman Khan House Firing: Maha CM Eknath Shinde Meets Actor, Says 'Bishnoi Ko Khatam Kar Denge'

Salman Khan House Firing: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visited actor Salman Khan's residence following a firing incident. CM Shinde assured Khan of enhanced security measures and government support.

Salman Khan Firing Case Update: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid a visit to actor Salman Khan at his residence Galaxy Apartment in Bandra on Tuesday, following an alarming incident of firing outside Khan's house. Senior screenwriter Salim Khan, father of Salman Khan, was also present on this occasion.  Former MLA Baba Siddiqui, MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui, and Yuva Sena's Rahul Kanal were also present on this occasion.

CM Shinde had earlier conversed with the 'Dabang'' actor over the phone immediately after the shooting incident, promising additional security arrangements. The CM assured Khan of enhanced security measures in the wake of the incident, reaffirming the government's support. He also held discussions with the Mumbai Police Commissioner, advocating for heightened security measures for the film star.

After meeting Salman, CM Eknath Shinde said, "I met with Salman Khan and assured him the government is with him. I also directed the police team to take immediate action on this and in that path two of the accused have been arrested... This is Maharashtra, no gang is left here... We will uproot all the gangs and goons", as quoted by news agency ANI.

 Asked about notorious criminal Lawrence Bishnoi's gang is trying to fill the "vacuum" after the end of underworld mafia in Mumbai, he said, "Bishnoi ko khatam kar denge (We will finish Bishnoi off)"

He added, "Here hooliganism will not be allowed to continue... The accused arrested are being interrogated... Strict actions will be taken. I have also directed the Police Commissioner to provide security for Salman Khan and his family... It is our duty to take care of our people..."

"I don't want to comment on what happened in the past government, but we will uproot all the gangs and goons who will try to harm any person of the state," he affirmed.

Salman Khan Firing Case: Police Tell Court Accused Opened Fire In Attempt To Kill Him

This comes after Mumbai Police's crime branch disclosed to a local court that the two suspects apprehended in connection with the firing incident had allegedly intended to assassinate Salman Khan, news agency PTI reported. The accused individuals, identified as Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21), hailing from Bihar, were captured in Gujarat's Kutch district after evading authorities since the incident.

"Gupta was riding the motorcycle at the time of the incident and Pal, who was riding pillion, had fired shots at the actor's house," stated the police, as quoted by PTI. The duo was presented before a magistrate's court on Tuesday, where the police sought a 14-day custody to delve into the conspiracy and identify the mastermind behind the attack.

Additional chief metropolitan magistrate L S Paden granted the police custody of the accused until April 25, endorsing the police's assertion that the suspects had aimed to kill Salman Khan. "The two accused opened fire outside Salman Khan's house in an attempt to kill the actor. Custodial interrogation is required to identify the mastermind and to also ascertain the motive," stated the police's remand note submitted to the court, as per PTI.

During preliminary interrogation, the arrested individuals reportedly confessed to their involvement in the shooting, PTI cited police sources as saying. Authorities emphasised the necessity of custody to determine if the suspects had intentions to target anyone else apart from Salman Khan.

Furthermore, the police noted the imperative need to recover the firearm used in the incident and investigate the motorcycle employed by the assailants. They highlighted a claim made on social media platform Facebook, indicating a foreign-based account taking responsibility for the attack, which necessitates further scrutiny.

"The IP address of the FB post was traced to Portugal," a senior official remarked, as per PTI's report.

The suspects have been charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, along with provisions of the Arms Act. The incident, occurring at approximately 5 am on Sunday, witnessed two assailants on a motorcycle firing shots outside Khan's residence in Bandra, Mumbai, before fleeing the scene. The motorcycle was later discovered abandoned near Mount Mary Church, approximately a kilometre away from the actor's house.