Bollywood actor and politician Govinda Ahuja sustained injuries following an accidental discharge of his licensed firearm while cleaning it at his residence in Juhu.
He provided a health update, confirming that doctors successfully removed the bullet.
In a voice message shared with IANS, Govinda expressed his gratitude, stating in Hindi, “Namaskar, Pranam. I am Govinda. With the blessings of all of you and the blessings of my parents, and by the grace of my Guru, I was shot, but the bullet has been removed. I thank the doctor here, respected Dr. Garwal, and I thank all of you for your prayers.”
The incident occurred early Tuesday morning around 5:15 AM as the actor prepared to leave for work.
Preliminary reports indicate that while Govinda was cleaning his weapon, it unexpectedly misfired, resulting in an injury to his leg.
He was swiftly transported to CritiCare Hospital in Juhu, where he is currently reported to be in stable condition.
Shiv Sena National Spokesperson Krishna Hegde addressed the media, expressing concern over the incident.
“We have learnt that he was cleaning the pistol when it misfired and injured him. We are very concerned for his health and hope that he recovers soon,” he conveyed to IANS.
Authorities at Juhu Police Station are conducting an initial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As of now, Govinda’s family has not issued an official statement, leaving many in political circles anxious for further information.
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