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Firing outside Salman Khan's Bandra residence in Mumbai. What we know so far
2 persons open fire outside actor Salman Khan's Mumbai residence: Police
Two unidentified persons opened fire outside the residence of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in Mumbai early Sunday morning, reported PTI quoting police. According to the report, the persons fired four rounds outside the Galaxy Apartments in Bandra area, where the actor lives.
The local police and the crime branch have started a probe into the incident, he said.
A team of forensic science experts also reached the site, the police said.
Joint Commissioner of Police Satyanarayan Chaudhary (Law and Order) said, "The incident occurred and police are working on it to identify and trace the accused". A team of forensic experts also reached the site, they have been gathering evidence. Police said one bullet hit the building's wall.
Watch: Visuals from outside Salman Khan residence where 2 unidentified men opened fire this morning
According to a crime branch official who was at the scene the two persons wearing helmets came on a bike from the Bandstand side and fired four to five rounds towards the building and in the air.
“The CCTV footage quality is very poor and it was dark, so the bike's registration number was not clear. The rider and pillion both were wearing helmets. We are taking help of technical experts to clear the CCTV footage and get a few leads in the matter,” added the crime branch official.
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Several police teams have been formed by Bandra police station and crime branch and they are working on multiple aspects to find out the bikers. The CCTV of the vicinity are being scrutinitised to get lead from where the biker came and on which directions they fled, said a police officer. The Bandra police have been conducting Panchanama of the spot and recording statement of the person who heard the gun sound. The FIR is in the process to register against two unidentified bikers, said officials.
Since November 2022, Salman Khan’s security cover has been beefed up to Y-Plus following threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar. The actor has also been granted a licence to carry a personal weapon. He has also purchased a new bulletproof vehicle.
