Assuring Bollywood actor Salman Khan of protection, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on April 16 visited the former's house in Bandra and said strict action will be taken against the accused.
"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..," the CM said.
Two persons have already been arrested in connection with the incident.
The CM also asked the police commissioner of Mumbai to strengthen security cover for Khan and his family members.
"The accused arrested are being interrogated... strict actions will be taken. I have also directed the police commissioner to provide security for Salman Khan and his family... It is our duty to take care of our people... I don't want to comment on what happened in the past government, but we will uproot all the gangs and goons who will try to harm any person of the state," Shinde said after visiting the actor's residence.
Four rounds were fired by two persons outside Khan's residence Galaxy Apartments in Bandra around 5 am, according to reports. The accused ran away soon after the incident and as of now it is not known that if the actor and his family were present during the firing, according to reports.
With inputs from agencies
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