Mumbai:
Famend actor Govinda suffered a bullet damage in his leg this morning when he misfired his licensed revolver. The 60-year-old actor was rushed to Criticare Hospital close to his Juhu residence with a wound beneath his knee and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The bullet was extracted after an hour-long surgical procedure, however Govinda could stay in hospital for just a few days.
In response to his supervisor Shashi Sinha, Govinda was on the point of depart for the airport for a Kolkata journey when the incident occurred. “We had a 6 am flight to catch for a present in Kolkata and I had reached the airport. Govinda ji was about to depart his residence for the airport when this accident occurred,” the actor’s supervisor mentioned. It is because of God’s grace that Govinda ji sustained solely a leg damage and it was nothing severe,” he added.
Govinda’s spouse Sunita Ahuja was in Kolkata and the actor was alone at residence. Ms Ahuja left for Mumbai as quickly as she heard of the incident.
In response to his supervisor, Govinda was retaining his licensed revolver inside a cabinet when he dropped the weapon and it went off. The actor known as up his spouse and his supervisor. The supervisor rushed to his residence. Police reached quickly after and the actor was taken to the hospital. Later, his daughter Tina Ahuja reached the hospital.
Dr Ramesh Agarwal, who carried out the surgical procedure, mentioned the bullet had been eliminated and Govinda’s situation was steady. The actor can be discharged in three to 4 days, however wants a few month’s relaxation, the physician mentioned.
The actor launched an audio message to followers from the hospital. He mentioned the blessings of his followers, dad and mom and his guru saved him. “I used to be hit by a bullet, nevertheless it has been extracted. I thank the medical doctors right here and your prayers,” he mentioned within the audio clip.
A number of members of the family and well-wishers of the actor reached the hospital after listening to of the incident. His brother Kirti Kumar mentioned, “He has robust willpower and mentioned he desires to be residence by this night. However he should keep in hospital for two-three days.” He thanked Govinda’s followers for his or her agency assist.
Vinay Anand, Govinda’s nephew, mentioned, “The blessings of followers everywhere in the world are with him. He might have died, however he’s advantageous now. He was laughing. He informed me God’s grace saved him and the bullet might have hit him wherever. He mentioned Bajrang Bali saved him.”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde made a telephone name to Govinda, additionally a Shiv Sena chief, to test on him. “I’ve personally reached out to Govinda to convey my deep concern about his well being situation. On behalf of the federal government and other people of our state, I want him a swift and full restoration,” Mr Shinde mentioned in a press release. “I’ve assured Govinda that he and his household will obtain all essential assist throughout this difficult time. Our ideas and prayers are with him and his family members.”
Earlier within the day, studies had mentioned Govinda had not registered a police criticism. However police have seized his weapon and began a probe into the incident. Safety has been tightened on the hospital.