In a twist to the ongoing investigation of the Bollywood actor Salman Khan house firing case, the death of one of the accused, Anuj Thapan, has sparked controversy and accusations of foul play. Hours after Thapan’s demise by suicide, his brother, Abhishek Thapan, raised serious allegations against the Mumbai Police, claiming that Anuj was murdered while in custody.
Abhishek Thapan vehemently denied the possibility of his brother committing suicide, stating that Anuj was not the type of person to take such drastic measures. He demanded justice for his brother and insisted that the post-mortem be conducted outside Mumbai to ensure an impartial investigation.
The suspicion surrounding Anuj Thapan’s death was further fueled by statements from Manoj Godara, the Sarpanch of the deceased’s native village. Godara expressed doubt over the circumstances of Anuj’s demise and accused the police of orchestrating his murder. He highlighted discrepancies in the handling of Anuj’s arrest and raised concerns about the security in police custody.
Anuj Thapan was apprehended from Sangrur, Punjab, on April 26, in connection with the case involving the firing incident at Salman Khan’s residence. Alongside Sonu Kumar Bishnoi, Thapan was accused of supplying weapons to the shooters involved in the incident. Despite being lodged in a crime branch lock-up at the Mumbai police headquarters, Thapan’s sudden death has cast a shadow of suspicion over the investigation.
The accusations made by Abhishek Thapan and Manoj Godara suggest a deepening rift between the authorities and the community, with claims of disparity between the powerful and the marginalized. The case, which already involves high-profile individuals like Salman Khan, now faces intensified scrutiny as questions of justice and fairness come to the forefront.
The circumstances surrounding Anuj Thapan’s death are shrouded in uncertainty, prompting calls for a thorough and transparent inquiry into the matter. As the investigation unfolds, the demand for accountability and the truth behind Thapan’s demise grows louder, raising concerns about the integrity of the criminal justice system.
