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Govinda is fine; Admitted to hospital after bullet wound due to misfire

Actor Govinda (File)

Mumbai: Actor Govinda was taken to the  hospital after he accidentally shot in the leg by his revolver this morning, according to Mumbai Police.

The actor suffered the injury below his knee when his licensed gun misfired.

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The incident took place around 4:45am on Tuesday.

Statement of Shashi Sinha
Govinda's manager, Shashi Sinha, said, "Govinda was getting ready to leave for Kolkata and was putting his licensed revolver back in the cupboard when it slipped from his hand, and the gun went off, hitting him in the leg. The doctor has removed the bullet, and his condition is stable. He is still in the hospital."

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A Mumbai Police official also confirmed that Govinda is fine and the injury is not serious. However, he was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

More details awaited. (with Agency inputs)

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