Accused in Firing Incident Outside Salman Khan’s Residence Dies in Lock-Up Suicide Attempt

Anuj Thapan, one of the accused in the firing incident outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence, tragically ended his life in a suicide attempt while in the Mumbai Police’s crime branch lock-up. Medical professionals pronounced him dead following the attempt, adding a new dimension to the ongoing investigation.

Thapan’s suicide complicates the investigation into the shooting case, which occurred on April 14 outside Salman Khan’s residence at Galaxy Apartments. Two individuals on motorcycles fired four rounds during the incident, but Khan remained unharmed.

After the shooting, the suspects fled the scene, abandoning their motorcycle near a church and proceeding to the Bandra railway station via autorickshaws.

Thapan’s demise underscores the gravity of the incident, prompting a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding it. The Mumbai Police’s crime branch continues its efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and uncover the truth behind the shooting incident.​⬤