Mumbai Police records Salman Khan’s statement in firing case; actor calls it ‘serious threat’

Actor Salman Khan has voiced grave concerns regarding the shooting incident that took place at his Bandra residence on April 14, reportedly involving individuals associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

In a statement given to the Mumbai crime branch, Salman Khan highlighted the potential danger the incident poses to himself and his family members, urging the police not to downplay its significance.

The police have also taken a statement from Arbaaz Khan, Salman Khan's younger brother, concerning the shooting incident.

As per a senior official, the actor and his family were at their home in Galaxy Apartment, Bandra West, when the assailants discharged five to six rounds. Salman Khan informed the authorities that he was awakened by the sound of the gunshots. After checking, he went to the balcony and found no one present outside.

A short while later, the security personnel stationed at the building came to his residence and briefed him on the occurrences outside. The actor recounted the entire sequence in his statement, asserting that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang had unfairly singled him out, the official added.

Arbaaz, in his statement to the police, mentioned, ‘Previously, there was a threatening note left outside our home, and members of the Bishnoi gang conducted surveillance at our Panvel farmhouse. This (shooting) marks the third incident, and it's imperative for the police to treat it with seriousness.’

It has now been revealed that Salman Khan was asked approximately 150 questions. According to police sources, a four-member team from the crime branch visited Khan’s residence at noon on June 4, 2024. They reportedly spent four hours recording Salman’s statement.

About the case

During the early hours of April 14, two assailants on a motorcycle discharged 5-6 rounds at the actor's residence before fleeing the city. Thus far, the police have apprehended six individuals in connection with the shooting.

On May 14, law enforcement arrested the sixth suspect, Harpal Singh, alias Harry, aged 25, from Haryana. He was involved in financing the shooters. The other detainees include Mohammed Rafiq Sardar Choudhari, along with two gunmen, Vicky Kumar Gupta, aged 25, and Sagar Kumar Pal, aged 24. Anuj Thapan, aged 32, who was under the custody of the Crime Branch, died by suicide on May 1. Additionally, Sonu Subhashchandra Bishnoi, aged 37, from Punjab, was apprehended. According to police reports, on March 15, Thapan and Sonu Bishnoi met Gupta and Pal in Panvel and provided them with two pistols and 38 live rounds, which were utilized in the shooting incident at the actor's residence.

According to police statements, Choudhari had been in communication with Rohit Godara, an associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, and had recorded a video of Salman's residence on April 12. The crime branch has seized Choudhari's cellphone and, with the help of technical specialists, retrieved several deleted videos and photos. Upon further interrogation, Choudhari confessed to receiving ₹3 lakh in cash from a Bishnoi gang member. He subsequently distributed ₹2 lakh to two gunmen, Vicky Kumar Gupta, aged 25, and Sagar Kumar Pal, aged 24.

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