One of the accused, Anuj Thapan (32), who was arrested in connection with firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s house, died in a hospital where he was rushed to after attempting to end his life inside the lock-up of Mumbai Police’s crime branch, on May 1 afternoon.
The deceased Anuj Thapan ended his life inside the toilet of the lock-up using a bedsheet. He was rushed to the State-run GT Hospital, where he was declared dead during treatment, the official said.
An accidental death report will be registered at Azad Maidan police station in south Mumbai.
“One of the accused in the case, namely, Anuj Thapan, has reportedly attempted suicide,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Datta Nalawade had confirmed earlier in the day.
The accused was in the Crime Branch lock-up within the Mumbai Police Commissionerate office premises. The Crime Branch claims that Thapan provided weapons to the shooters, who had fired five rounds outside the actor’s house.
He was arrested from Punjab along with Sonu Subhash Chander (37) on April 25 and brought to Mumbai.
(With inputs from PTI)
Those in distress or having suicidal tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling any of the following numbers:
BMC Mental Health Helpline: 022-24131212 (24x7)
Vandrevala Foundation: 18602662345/18002333330 (24x7)
I Call - 022-25521111 (Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
ASRA - 022 2754 6669 (24x7)
The Samaritans Mumbai: 8422984528/842984529/8422984530 ( 5 p.m. -8 p.m., all days)
