The incident reportedly occurred around 4:45 am on Tuesday when Govinda was checking his gun before leaving the house for an event
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda was rushed to a hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday morning after he accidentally shot himself with his gun. According to initial information from cops, the actor’s gun misfired and the bullet ended up hitting his knee.
The incident reportedly occurred around 4:45 am on Tuesday when the actor was checking his gun before leaving the house for an event. Police stated that the gun that the actor was carrying was licensed.
Govinda’s manager confirmed the news of the actor getting shot by his own revolver. The actor was reportedly leaving for Kolkata early in the morning, and while placing the gun in the cupboard, it slipped from his hand and got misfired.
At present, the actor is undergoing treatment at the Criticare hospital in Mumbai, and his daughter Tina Ahuja is present with him. The actor is reportedly out of danger now, and is recuperating from the injury.
Shot by 9mm bullet gun
A photo of the 9mm bullet that struck Govinda’s knee bone has emerged. The actor will be under observation for 48 hours, according to his doctor.
Govinda is currently in the ICU at Criti Care Hospital in Juhu, where he will be monitored for 48 hours. Dr. Agarwal from Criti Care Hospital stated, “Govinda experienced significant blood loss from the gunshot, which has left him feeling weak. We will observe him for the next 48 hours and discharge him once his vitals stabilise.”
Govinda later released a statement thanking his fans and doctors and stated that he was recuperating at the hospital.
(This article is published under a mutual content partnership arrangement between The Brew News and The Free Press Journal)
