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Published 18:29 IST, October 1st 2024

Govinda Shooting: A Timeline Of Events - Here's What Transpired On Fateful Day

Govinda was hospitalised this morning and underwent immediate treatment for the gunshot wound. The doctors operated on him and successfully removed the bullet.

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Actor Govinda on Tuesday sustained a bullet injury on his leg as his licensed revolver misfired. | Image: X
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Govinda Gun Shot Accident: In a shocking incident, the Hero No. 1 actor and politician was hospitalised this morning after accidentally being shot in the leg. The injury occurred at his Juhu residence due to a misfire from his licensed revolver. According to recent reports, the actor is now out of danger, and his manager has confirmed he is doing well. Here's what happened.

How it happened?

On October 1, at 4:45 am, Govinda prepared to leave his home for Kolkata, where his wife Sunita was already there. According to PTI reports, he had a flight scheduled for 6 am from Mumbai. Before departing, the actor intended to store his licensed gun in the cupboard. 

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While he was cleaning it and placing it back, the revolver accidentally slipped from his hands and accidentally triggered, injuring his right leg. After the gunshot incident, the 60-year-old was quickly taken to Citicare, a private hospital in Mumbai. His daughter Tina and manager Sashi accompanied him to the hospital. 

Police confirmed the licensed gun

As per PTI, the Mumbai police have confirmed that the gun belonged to the actor and was registered against a license. Govinda has not lodged any police complaint in the matter.

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Doctors removed the bullet

After rushing to the hospital, Govinda underwent immediate treatment for the gunshot wound. The doctors operated on him and successfully removed the bullet. His manager confirmed to PTI that the actor's condition is stable, and he remains in the hospital.

Later the accident, Govinda 's manager informed PTI "We had a 6 am flight to catch for a show in Kolkata and I had reached the airport. Govinda ji was about to leave his residence for the airport when this accident happened. The revolver apparently fell down while being kept in the cupboard and misfired. It is due to god’s grace that Govinda ji sustained only a leg injury and it was nothing serious." 

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Govinda ’s wife rushed back to Mumbai

The actor's wife, Sunita, was in Kolkata at the time of the accident. Govinda had planned to fly to Kolkata to meet her, but after hearing about the incident, she returned to Mumbai instead.

Govinda with his wife Sunita | Image: X

Govinda ’s statement after treatment

After a few hours, Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda recorded an audio message from the hospital room, saying "With the blessings of you all and my parents, the bullet has been removed. I thank the doctors and you for keeping me in your prayers."

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Krushna Abhishek's wife pays a visit

The initial images from outside the hospital, featuring a strong police presence, are now circulating widely online. 

Krushna Abhishek's wife, who is said to be in a dispute with the veteran actor, went to the hospital after hearing about his condition.

12:35 IST, October 1st 2024