A Mumbai court has granted bail to actor and self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal R. Khan, also known as KRK, in connection with a firing incident that occurred in Oshiwara, Andheri on January 18, 2026. The Andheri railway court granted Khan temporary bail on a personal bond of ₹25,000. He is expected to be released from Arthur Road Jail on Saturday.
KRK was arrested by the Oshiwara police on January 23, 2026, following an investigation into the incident where two bullets struck the Nalanda Society, impacting the second and fourth floors of the residential building. No injuries were reported. Initially, CCTV footage provided no leads, but forensic analysis suggested the shots may have been fired from Khan's nearby bungalow.
During questioning at the Oshiwara police station, KRK admitted to discharging his licensed firearm. He claimed the gunshots were accidental, stating that he was cleaning and testing the weapon, aiming at a nearby mangrove area. Khan alleged that strong winds caused the bullets to deviate and hit the building.
During the bail hearing, KRK's advocate, Sana Raees Khan, argued that his arrest was illegal, arbitrary, and against the procedure established by law. She submitted that the mandatory notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, was never served to KRK before his arrest. It was further argued that KRK was not informed of the specific grounds of arrest, either orally or in writing, which amounted to a clear violation of Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India as well as Section 47 of the BNSS. The defense argued that these procedural lapses invalidated the entire arrest process.
Khan's lawyer further argued that there was no ballistic report or forensic opinion on record connecting the alleged recovered bullet to Khan's licensed firearm. She added that the firearm was already seized, eliminating any possibility of misuse.
KRK has claimed that the film industry is unfairly targeting him due to his constant criticism of films, production houses, and actors. He suggested that these individuals are seeking revenge against him. He stated that he had no intention to fire at the building and that he has been a businessman in Mumbai for many years and has no reason to run away.
Police investigations are ongoing to determine the exact motive behind the firing. A case has been registered against Khan under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act.
