Once again, Bollywood icon Salman Khan found himself in the crosshairs of danger as the Mumbai Police Crime Branch launched an investigation into a terrifying incident that unfolded at his residence in Bandra West early this morning.
The chilling event unfolded as two unidentified individuals, their faces obscured by helmets, raced on a motorcycle towards Galaxy Apartment, the residence of Salman Khan. Without warning, they unleashed a barrage of at least four gunshots before swiftly fleeing into the darkness of the deserted streets.
This harrowing attack is just the latest in a series of threats and acts of intimidation directed at Salman Khan and his family, particularly from Punjab-based criminal groups like the notorious Bishnoi gang. Over the years, the Khan family has been subjected to a relentless stream of death threats, including ominous letters delivered directly to their doorstep.
Details regarding Salman Khan's presence at home during the attack remain unclear, occurring as it did during a weekend holiday following the Ramzan Eid festivities. Upon receiving word of the incident, the Bandra Police promptly responded, initiating preliminary inquiries and bolstering security measures in the surrounding area.
As authorities continue to piece together the events of the morning, efforts to identify the assailants are underway, with surveillance footage being scrutinized for any clues regarding their motives and intended targets.
Subsequent to the initial police response, specialized units including the Crime Branch and Forensic Team, equipped with ballistics experts, arrived at the scene. Their examination revealed at least one bullet mark on the entrance gate of the building, serving as a stark reminder of the grave danger faced by Salman Khan and his family.
Residing alongside his extensive joint family in the iconic Galaxy Apartments, Salman Khan's security concerns have only escalated in recent years. Ever since the infamous 1998 blackbuck poaching incident in Rajasthan, both Salman and his father, Salim Khan, have been the subject of relentless threats from groups like the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The severity of these threats became chillingly apparent in 2022, when Salim Khan stumbled upon a menacing note during his morning stroll, ominously linking their fate to that of a slain Punjabi rapper, Sidhu Moose Wala.
In response to the escalating danger, the Mumbai Police have taken significant measures to safeguard Salman Khan, including an upgraded security detail, issuance of a gun license permit, and the acquisition of a new bullet-proof SUV for added protection during his movements. Despite these precautions, the specter of danger continues to loom large over one of Bollywood's most enduring icons.
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