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Salman Khan house firing | Accused Anuj Thapan dies in hospital after attempt to end his life in police custody

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.

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