Mumbai, Jan 30 (NationPress) Actor and self-styled critic Kamaal R. Khan, who faced charges related to a firing incident in the Oshiwara region of Mumbai, has received bail through a personal bond of Rs 25,000.

His lawyer, Sana Raees Khan, contended that his arrest was unlawful, arbitrary, and against the law, as the mandatory notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 was not provided to the applicant before the arrest.

She emphasized that the applicant was not apprised of the specific reasons for the arrest, either verbally or in writing, violating Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India and Section 47 BNSS, thus invalidating the entire arrest.

KRK has asserted that his ongoing critique of films, production houses, and actors has put him under scrutiny from influential figures in the Hindi film industry, who are allegedly seeking retribution against him.

The lawyer stated that an unidentified individual fired shots at two separate flats. The distance between these buildings is 400 meters, while the effective range of such weapons is 20 meters. He remarked, “I don't know the shooter. There was no intent to harm. Because of my comments on Facebook, individuals from the film industry are targeting me. I possess a firearm license and have been a long-time resident of Mumbai—there's no chance of me fleeing.”

KRK previously claimed that the film industry is unjustly targeting him. A Bandra court had placed him in police custody until January 27. During the court presentation, police indicated that two shots were fired, and one cartridge was recovered. The motive behind the shooting remains uncertain.

KRK was detained by Mumbai Police in connection with the shooting incident that transpired on January 18, 2026, in the Oshiwara area of Andheri, Mumbai. Police investigations revealed that two bullets struck the Nalanda Society, with impact marks on the second and fourth floors of the residential building, although no injuries were reported.

After initial analysis of CCTV footage yielded no evidence, forensic investigations suggested the shots could have originated from KRK's nearby bungalow. When questioned at the Oshiwara police station, KRK confessed to firing the weapon, which is licensed and registered in his name, claiming he discharged the firearm while cleaning and testing it, aiming at a nearby mangrove area. However, he noted that strong winds altered the bullets' trajectory, causing them to strike the building.