AI Forensic Tools Lead Mumbai Police to Actor in Andheri Shooting Case
In a significant breakthrough, Mumbai police have utilized advanced artificial intelligence tools to solve a perplexing shooting incident that occurred at a housing society in Andheri over a week ago. The investigation led to the arrest of actor Kamaal R Khan, whose licensed firearm was identified as the weapon used in the firing.
Crime Scene Reconstruction Through Digital Mapping
The case involved two bullets discovered lodged in a cupboard and a wall inside flats at Nalanda Housing Society in Lokhandwala on January 18. The residences belonged to screenwriter Neeraj Mishra on the second floor and model Prateek Baid on the fourth floor. Remarkably, no injuries were reported from the incident.
Initial investigations were challenging as CCTV footage failed to capture anyone entering or exiting the building around the estimated time of firing, and security guards did not report hearing gunshots. This lack of conventional evidence prompted police to turn to technological solutions.
AI-Powered Forensic Analysis
Police forensic teams employed AI-based GPS and sound tracking tools to map the precise paths the bullets traveled. This digital reconstruction helped determine the shooter's position and firing range with unprecedented accuracy. The analysis revealed that the shots originated from approximately 300 meters away from the housing society.
Simultaneously, investigators examined registered firearm owners in the vicinity who possessed similar weapons. An eyewitness report of hearing gunfire from Khan's bungalow on the same day provided a crucial lead. Police then used AI tools to establish potential connections between the two incidents.
Forensic Science Laboratory Confirms Match
The Forensic Science Laboratory team conducted detailed analysis that showed Khan's bungalow matched the firing range and bullet trajectories with remarkable precision. The properties are separated only by a thick mangrove patch and open ground, creating a plausible path for the bullets.
"The FSL team also confirmed that the make of the firearm used matched Khan's pistol," stated an Oshiwara police officer involved in the investigation. Khan's 7.65mm Mauser pistol was licensed in Uttar Pradesh in 2004 and subsequently registered with Delhi and Mumbai police authorities.
Arrest and Investigation Details
Oshiwara police arrested Khan on Saturday and secured police custody until Tuesday. During interrogation, Khan claimed the firearm accidentally discharged while he was checking it, with the bullets firing into the mangroves. "He claimed his intention was not to target anyone. We have seized his gun and 21 live bullets, two of which he fired," the officer revealed.
Records show Khan had registered 30 bullets with Versova police, with seven currently unaccounted for. "We are ascertaining where he spent them," added the investigating officer. Authorities are considering cancellation of Khan's weapon license as part of ongoing proceedings.
Legal Defense and Previous AI Applications
Khan's lawyer, Nagesh Mishra, told reporters that his client made no admissions to police and had no intention of firing. "The actor is not acquainted with either of the people in whose houses the bullets were found. He has a licensed pistol that he has kept at home for self-defense," Mishra stated. He further questioned the investigation by noting the pistol's purported 20-meter range limitation.
This case represents at least the second instance where Mumbai police have successfully employed AI in criminal investigations. In April 2025, authorities used AI tools to enhance blurred CCTV footage in a Malad high-rise jewelry theft case, leading to the thief's arrest within 12 hours and recovery of all stolen valuables.
The innovative application of artificial intelligence in forensic analysis continues to demonstrate its growing importance in modern law enforcement, particularly in complex cases where traditional investigative methods prove insufficient.
