Mumbai’s entertainment underbelly erupted in fear following a firing spree at Oshiwara’s Nalanda Society. Unknown gunmen sprayed bullets at apartments housing writer-director Neeraj Kumar Mishra and model Prateek Baid, igniting speculation of a contract killing.
Residing on the second and fourth floors respectively, the 45-year-old Mishra and 29-year-old Baid found their lives under siege. No injuries occurred, but the precision— one bullet per flat—points to a calculated strike. Walls scarred, projectiles littering the ground tell a tale of narrow escapes.
Oshiwara Police descended en masse, securing the perimeter and initiating door-to-door inquiries. DCP Zone-9 Dikshit Gedam briefed: ‘Impacts confirmed on targeted floors; investigation teams deployed.’ ACPC West Paramjeet Singh Dahiya added that ground projectiles and structural damage are key clues.
From ballistic analysis to digital footprints, every shred of evidence is under the microscope. CCTV combing seeks the attackers’ faces and getaway path. The area, pulsing with aspiring talents, now bristles with checkpoints and vigilance.
Eyewitnesses described the staccato bursts piercing the dusk, prompting a mass evacuation. ‘We’re terrified; who’s next?’ voiced a neighbor. Bollywood insiders whisper of loan shark pressures plaguing newcomers.
This incident amplifies calls for fortified security in creative hubs. Mumbai Police, leveraging tech and tips, edges closer to cracking the case. The city watches as justice gears up.