As per the most recent development, the two individuals implicated in the case were apprehended in the Bhuj district of Gujarat subsequent to their escape from Mumbai. They are presently under police custody.
In a recent update, ANI reported that the Mumbai Crime Branch disclosed that prior to the shooting, the assailant halted the motorcycle about 100 meters from Salman Khan’s residence and conducted reconnaissance on foot. Upon observing no individuals outside Khan’s house, both shooters arrived on a motorcycle, discharged their firearms, and swiftly fled the scene.
‘Har gang ko mitti main mila denge’: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s post-Salman Khan meeting stand
Today, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Salman Khan’s residence in Bandra to meet the actor in the wake of the recent incident. CM Shinde embraced Salman Khan warmly upon arrival and engaged in a conversation with the Dabangg star.
While visiting Salman Khan’s residence, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reassured the actor and his family about their safety, affirming that security measures had been escalated to ensure their protection. ANI quotes the CM: “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…Here, hooliganism will not be allowed to continue… The accused arrested are being interrogated… Strict actions will be taken.”
Following the court appearance of the accused, the Mumbai Police conducted an official press briefing. Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Lakhmi Gautam detailed the sequence of events over the past days and disclosed that the court had sanctioned nine days of police custody for the suspects.