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Anmol Bishnoi seeks voluntary surrender in Salman Khan house firing case

Anmol Bishnoi, accused in the firing incident at actor Salman Khan's Mumbai residence, has filed a plea before a special MCOCA court expressing his intention to surrender voluntarily. He claims the step is necessary to ensure a fair trial and expedite judicial proceedings.

The Hindu·Fri, 03 July 2026 at 10:10 am
Anmol Bishnoi seeks voluntary surrender in Salman Khan house firing case

Anmol Bishnoi has moved a special MCOCA court with a petition seeking permission to voluntarily surrender in connection with the firing incident at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's house in Mumbai. The development marks a significant turn in the high-profile criminal case that shook the entertainment industry and drew national attention.

In his court plea, Anmol stated that he wishes to surrender before the judicial authority to face the ongoing trial proceedings. According to the petition, his voluntary surrender is motivated by a desire to ensure fair trial proceedings and serve the larger interests of justice. The plea emphasises his commitment to participating actively in the judicial process rather than remaining at large during the investigation and trial.

The firing incident at Salman Khan's residence had triggered a major police investigation, with authorities identifying multiple accused persons involved in the crime. The case has been registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), which deals with organised crime offences. The involvement of the Bishnoi gang, a criminal organisation, in the shooting added complexity to the investigation and drew scrutiny from multiple law enforcement agencies.

Bishnoi's decision to voluntarily surrender comes as the judicial proceedings continue in the special court designated to hear MCOCA cases. Such courts typically handle cases involving organised crime, gang violence, and criminal conspiracy. The court's acceptance or rejection of his surrender plea will determine the next course of action in the case.

The case has wider implications for Mumbai's law and order situation and the safety of prominent personalities residing in the city. Police had intensified efforts to apprehend all accused persons involved in the incident. The actor's house became a focal point of security concerns for Mumbai residents, particularly those in the entertainment industry.

As the legal proceedings advance, the special court will evaluate Bishnoi's petition and decide whether accepting his surrender serves the interests of justice. The outcome could influence how other accused persons in the case approach their legal defence and court appearances. Authorities continue to monitor developments in this significant organised crime case.

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