Sukha Singh, a prime suspect in the surveillance of Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s farmhouse in Panvel last April, was captured by the Navi Mumbai police on Wednesday. Singh, who is known to be an expert marksman, was taken into custody in Panipat, Haryana, by the Panvel city police. They are now in the process of securing transit remand to transport the accused to Panvel for further questioning.
Senior Police Inspector Nitin Thackeray mentioned, “We are in the process of securing transit remand and will conduct further investigation.” Singh is believed to have played a crucial role in planning an attack on the actor and conducted reconnaissance of the farmhouse. This arrest marks the sixth one in the case.
On April 14, two individuals on a motorcycle fired shots at Khan’s residence in Galaxy, Bandra. Following this incident, investigations uncovered the possibility of another planned attack on the actor, with the Panvel farmhouse being identified as a potential target. Khan expressed concerns about threats to his life and family from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, leading to Navi Mumbai police initiating their inquiry after a complaint was lodged on April 24.
Prior to this arrest, Panvel police had already apprehended five suspects in connection with the case. A 350-page charge sheet was submitted to the magistrate on June 21 following these arrests. The individuals arrested by Navi Mumbai Police have been identified as Dhananjay Tapesingh, also known as Ajay Kashyap; Gaurav Bhatia, alias Nahvi; Vapsi Khan, alias Waseem Chikna; Rizwan Khan; and Deepak Hawasing, alias John (30). All of them are believed to have ties to the Bishnoi Gang.
Salman Khan has been a target of the Bishnoi Gang due to his involvement in the hunting of a blackbuck, an endangered species revered by the Bishnoi community. The gang has been targeting Khan, leading to concerns for his safety and security. The recent arrest of Sukha Singh sheds light on the ongoing investigation into the planned attacks on the actor’s property.
As the case continues to unfold, authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety of Salman Khan and his family. The arrest of key suspects like Sukha Singh is a significant step towards bringing those responsible for the planned attacks to justice. The cooperation between different law enforcement agencies is crucial in unraveling the complexities of this case and preventing any future threats to the actor.
