Salman Khan Firing Case: Mumbai Police Arrests 2 Accused Who Fled Mumbai After Firing At Actor's Home

The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two accused in connection with the alleged firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments in Bandra on April 14. They were nabbed in Gujarat's Bhuj late on Monday night.

A press release issued by Bhuj police stated, "West Kachchh Police arrested two accused of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang who opened fire outside the residence of actor Salman Khan on April 14. The two accused have been identified as Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21), belonging to Bihar. The entire operation was conducted by Bhuj police."

"They have been handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch for further questioning," the press release added.

On Sunday morning, a firing incident unfolded outside Galaxy Apartments, involving two unidentified assailants who fled the scene. Initial investigations suggest that the suspects arrived on a motorcycle, concealing their identities under helmets, pointing to a meticulously planned attack.

On the other hand, Salman Khan's brother and actor Arbaaz Khan stated that the particular "disturbing" incident has affected the family.

"The recent incident of firing by two unidentified person in a motorcycle at Galaxy apartment the residence of the Salim Khan family is very disturbing and unnerving. Our family has been taken aback by this shocking incident that took place. Unfortunately, some people claiming to be close to our family and pretending to be the spokesperson have been making loose statements to the media saying it's all a publicity stunt and the family remains unaffected which is not true and these views should not be taken seriously," the statement read.

The actor-producer claimed that the family is fully cooperating with the Mumbai Police in investigating the matter.

"No member of the Salim Khan family has made any statement regarding this incident to the media. At this time the family is helping and cooperating with the police in the investigation of this untoward incident. We have faith in the Mumbai police and we have been assured they will do everything in their capacity to protect and secure our family."