Amitabh Bachchan's Residence Was On Gangsters' Target List, Two Shooters Arrested

A probe into the arrest of two alleged shooters linked to a foreign-based gangster has uncovered a purported plan to open fire outside Amitabh Bachchan's Mumbai residence. According to police sources, one of the accused, Deepak Singh alias Deep, was instructed to extend his stay in the city to carry out the attack.

The gangster allegedly wanted to target the Bollywood actor over his purported remarks about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which Bachchan has repeatedly denied making. The arrests also helped Delhi Police foil an alleged extortion-related shooting targeting a businessman, while investigators continue to examine the accused's criminal links.

Delhi Police arrested two alleged shooters, Vikas Thakur alias Vicky, 25, and Deepak Singh alias Deep, in separate intelligence-led operations in Delhi and Mumbai. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Narra Chaitanya said Vikas had travelled from Mumbai to Delhi on the instructions of a foreign-based gangster to carry out an extortion-related shooting targeting a businessman.

Deep was expected to join him later. Watch: Delhi Police Special Cell arrested two shooters, Vikas Thakur alias Vicky and Deep alias Deepak Singh, foiling planned shooting attacks targeting a Delhi-based businessman and a Bollywood actor in Mumbai.

Deepak Singh was also wanted in the October 3 murder of Instagram influencer Mad Sandhu in Amritsar. A case under the Arms Act has been registered. (Source: Delhi Police) However, the police intercepted Vikas before the alleged attack could take place.

Following his arrest, investigators traced Deep to Mumbai, where he was reportedly staying after the October 3 murder of Instagram influencer Mad Sandhu in Amritsar. According to police sources, questioning revealed that Deep had been told by his handlers to remain in Mumbai for longer than planned.

He was allegedly assigned to carry out a firing attack outside Bachchan's residence. The alleged motive was linked to the actor's purported remarks about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Bachchan has consistently denied making the statements attributed to him.

Deep is accused of carrying out the October 3 shooting that killed Instagram influencer Mad Sandhu in Amritsar, along with an associate, Palwinder alias Kaka. The latter has already been arrested by the Punjab Police. According to the Delhi Police, Vikas allegedly entered the criminal world through snatching and illegal betting before becoming associated with organised gangs.

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His alleged responsibilities included arranging weapons, recruiting associates and conducting reconnaissance for extortion operations. Deep, meanwhile, previously worked as a truck helper and driver before allegedly becoming involved in organised crime through local gang members.

The Special Cell has registered a case under the Arms Act in connection with the arrests. Investigators are now examining the alleged links between the accused, their foreign-based handlers and other members of the criminal network.

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One of the arrested individuals, Deepak Singh, was purportedly instructed to open fire outside Amitabh Bachchan's Mumbai residence. The gangster allegedly targeted Bachchan over remarks about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which the actor denies.

Delhi Police arrested Vikas Thakur alias Vicky and Deepak Singh alias Deep. They were apprehended in separate intelligence-led operations in Delhi and Mumbai. The alleged motive was linked to Bachchan's purported remarks about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

However, Bachchan has consistently denied making the statements attributed to him.