Kamaal Rashid Khan Gun Firing Case: Actor Claims Accidental Discharge While Cleaning Licensed Weapon

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Mumbai: Actor and social media personality Kamaal Rashid Khan (KRK) was arrested last Sunday in connection with a gun firing incident reported from the Oshiwara area of Mumbai. The incident allegedly occurred inside a residential housing society on Lokhandwala Back Road in Andheri West, triggering panic among residents.

According to police officials, two rounds were fired from a licensed firearm, prompting locals to alert the authorities. Following a preliminary inquiry, KRK was taken into custody for questioning.

Actor’s explanation to police

As per information shared by officials and reported by news agency IANS, Khan told the police that the gun discharged accidentally while he was cleaning the weapon at his residence. He reportedly fired the rounds towards a nearby tree to check whether the firearm was functioning properly.

However, investigators said that due to strong winds, the bullets deviated from their intended direction and struck a nearby residential building, narrowly missing occupied apartments.

KRK later identified himself to the police when officers arrived at the spot and explained the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Licensed firearm, MCC angle

Police sources confirmed that Khan has held a valid firearm licence since 2005 and had legally kept the weapon at his Mumbai residence for over two decades. During the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, he had deposited the firearm at the Versova police station, as mandated by election rules.

After the MCC was lifted, Khan retrieved the weapon from police custody. The firing incident reportedly took place four to five days later when he attempted to clean the gun.

Weapon seized, probe underway

Following the incident, Khan was taken to the Oshiwara police station on Friday evening, where he was questioned by the authorities. Police have seized the firearm as part of the ongoing investigation, and further legal action will be taken after completing procedural formalities.

Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident. Two apartments were hit by the bullets—one belonging to a writer-director and the other to a model—but no residents were harmed.

Case still under investigation

Police have clarified that the matter remains under investigation and that findings will be placed before the court. No final conclusions have been drawn at this stage.

Disclaimer: This report is based on information provided by police sources and third-party agencies. All claims are subject to investigation and judicial determination. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.