In an unsettling occurrence that has gripped the city of Mumbai, Bollywood icon Salman Khan’s residence became the target of a shooting incident early Sunday morning. Unidentified assailants opened fire in the vicinity of Galaxy Apartment, the well-known residence of the actor, prompting immediate action from forensic teams and the Mumbai Police Crime Branch to assess the situation.
The first images surfacing from the scene show the investigative personnel meticulously examining the area for clues. The crime, reported by mid-day.com, involved two masked individuals who arrived on motorbike, took to the wrong side of the road, and stopped directly outside Salman Khan’s residence. Brandishing a gun, they discharged four to five shots and hastily departed. Witnesses report that one of the bullets nicked the main gate of Galaxy Apartments as the attackers sped away.
The visuals captured at the scene, and shared on social media, depict the gravity of the episode as the joint commissioner of police for the crime branch, Lakhmi Gautam, oversees the operations.
For years, Salman Khan, alongside his father Salim Khan, has been living under the shadow of peril following threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in retribution for the blackbuck poaching incident of 1998 in Rajasthan. These threats have come in various forms, including ominous letters directly delivered to their family home.
As the incident unfolded, it was uncertain whether Salman Khan was at home during the attack. The Bandra Police were swift to respond, securing the area and kickstarting an initial probe into the circumstances of the attack. Enhanced security measures now blanket the locale, as authorities diligently work through CCTV footage in search of the attackers, their motives, and intended targets. The community anxiously awaits further disclosures.
Amidst ongoing threats, Mumbai police have not only fortified Salman Khan’s security detail but also approved a permit for a gun license for the actor. In a bid to safeguard his movements, Salman has recently incorporated a bullet-proof SUV into his fleet of vehicles.
Despite the looming danger, Salman Khan’s career trajectory continues undeterred. He was recently seen in the box office success ‘Tiger 3’, a high-stakes thriller directed by Maneesh Sharma, which also featured Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. On a brighter note, fans were elated as Salman announced his upcoming film ‘Sikandar’ on the auspicious day of Eid. The project, under the direction of acclaimed filmmaker AR Murugadoss, has already created a buzz, with the audience anticipating its release on Eid 2025. Murugadoss, known for his debut Hindi blockbuster ‘Ghajini’ and the hit Akshay Kumar film ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty’, joins forces with producer Sajid Nadiadwala for this venture.
As the area around Galaxy Apartment remains under heightened scrutiny, the film fraternity and fans stand in solidarity with the Khan family during this distressing time. The incident has underscored the vulnerabilities faced by public figures and prompted calls for tougher action against such brazen acts of violence. The entertainment world watches on, as the police and investigative teams continue their pursuit of justice and work towards ensuring the safety of one of Bollywood’s most esteemed personalities.
(With inputs from Agencies)
