On Sunday night, Jameel sustained firearm injuries on his neck, chin and right upper arm after he was shot at thrice in the Humayunpur north area near JP Hospital in Gorakhpur. However, his condition was later said to be stable.

While an FIR has been filed against unknown persons by the police regarding the incident, Gorakhpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shalabh Mathur said they are waiting for a written complaint from the family.

Reacting to the incident, Dr Khan said, “I have always said they will try to kill us.” Earlier on Monday, Khan had told ANI that while his brother was recovering but a case had not been registered yet.