Next 48 hours crucial for Mahajan

Next 48 hours crucial for Mahajan: "BJP General Secretary Pramod Mahajan, who was shot by his estranged brother Pravin at his Mumbai residence, is reported to be in a critical condition. Attempts have been made to repair internal injuries as there was heavy blood loss. Even though major bleeding has been stemmed, there is still some internal bleeding.

There has been damage to Mahajan's liver, pancreas and the vein that returns blood to the heart. The bullets went through his chest into his abdomen. Along the way they shattered his liver, pancreas, and intestine.

Other leaders like Sharad Pawar of the NCP and former Shiv Sena Leader Raj Thackeray also visited Mahajan. Industralist Anil Ambani also visited the Hinduja Hospital.

Pravin has made a confession statement at the Worli police station. The gun with which he shot his elder brother has also been recovered. The accused has been charged with attempt to murder. He will not be held overnight at the Worli police station and will instead be housed at the Saat Rasta lock-up. Pravin has been taken to the JJ Hospital for medical examination.

The police are not ruling out the possibility of the attack being pre-meditated since Pravin usually did not carry a gun. In his confession, Pravin said he was not treated well by Pramod. Meanwhile, Pravin's lawyer said his client has been suffering from mental illness and depression. The police however, said it is for experts to decide on Pravin's mental condition.

Pravin is the youngest of the brothers. He used to run a small construction business in Thane and was constantly supported by Pramod Mahajan in his ventures. No one knows too much about him or any rift between the two brothers but there are reports that Pravin was not present at the wedding of Pramod Mahajan's daughter."