Bhandarkar had sought security cover earlier this week, they added. "Mumbai police have accepted my request and have provided security from today," Madhur Bhandarkar told PTI today. Preeti had allegedly given a `supari' (contract) to former Gawli aide Naresh Pardesi to eliminate Bhandarkar, police has said. Investigations in the case have led to the arrest of Preeti, Pardesi, and three men who were allegedly supposed to execute the plan to eliminate Bhandarkar. A country-made revolver and three cartridges have also been seized, while Preeti and Pardesi were subjected to scientific tests to assess the details of the alleged conspiracy.
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