Mumbai’s Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court has ordered judicial custody for Bollywood actor and self-styled film critic Kamaal R Khan following his alleged involvement in a public firearm discharge incident. The ruling came Tuesday as Khan’s police custody period concluded, with judicial authorities now overseeing his detention while investigations continue.
The case centers around an alleged shooting event in Mumbai’s Oshiwara neighborhood, where authorities responded to reports of gunfire in a residential complex. Mumbai Police investigators utilized CCTV footage analysis and witness testimonies to establish their preliminary findings. During questioning, Khan reportedly acknowledged ownership of the licensed firearm allegedly involved in the incident, though he disputes the specific allegations.
Legal representative Nagesh Mishra, advocating for Khan, has characterized the case as politically motivated. “The prosecution’s ballistic claims are physically implausible,” Mishra asserted. “They allege firing occurred at 400 meters distance with a weapon possessing maximum 20-meter capacity. This discrepancy, combined with industry rivalries influencing the investigation, suggests deliberate fabrication.”
The judicial system will determine subsequent hearing dates as forensic examination of evidence proceeds. Khan remains detained pending further investigation into potential weapons misconduct violations and public endangerment charges.