Accused in Salman Khan Firing Seek Protection, Allege Dawood Plot

Families of the accused in Salman Khan's house firing seek protection, alleging a conspiracy by Dawood Ibrahim's henchmen. The letters, sent to Maharashtra and Bihar governments, claim a threat to their lives. Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal remain in Taloja jail while their families fear for their safety.

The families of two men accused in the firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Mumbai residence have sought protection, alleging a threat from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's network. Letters were sent to the Maharashtra and Bihar governments highlighting the grave danger they face.

Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal were detained after the April 14 incident. Their families claim they were informed of potential plots against the accused during jail visits. They have now raised concerns about ending up like co-accused Anuj Thapan, who died in police custody in May.

Lawyer for Vicky Gupta told ANI, "The accused have given an application seeking protection, alleging threats from D Company." Additionally, it was suggested Salman Khan has connections with a gangster who might want the accused killed. The incident has also seen the invocation of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) by Mumbai Police, targeting the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

(With inputs from agencies.)