'Law and Order Collapsed': Raj Babbar Slams Maharashtra Govt Over Tiger Shroff Incident
Congress leader Raj Babbar criticizes the Maharashtra government, claiming law and order has collapsed following the firing incident linked to Tiger Shroff.
Veteran actor and Congress leader Raj Babbar has launched a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government, claiming that the state's law and order situation has completely disintegrated. His remarks come in the wake of a shocking firing incident linked to actor Tiger Shroff, which has sparked a wider debate on security in the state.
A Return to a Dark Era
Expressing his deep concern, Raj Babbar described the current state of affairs as a "great misfortune." He drew a troubling parallel between the present day and the volatile atmosphere that gripped Maharashtra between 1980 and 1990, suggesting that the state is witnessing a regression into that era of instability.
Babbar noted that while such an atmosphere had been eradicated during the tenure of the Congress government, its reappearance under the current administration is regrettable. He specifically targeted the BJP, alleging that law and order tends to collapse in states where the party is in power.
Concerns for the Film Fraternity
Speaking on the incident involving Tiger Shroff, Babbar mentioned his close friendship with the actor's father, Jackie Shroff, stating that it was only by God's grace that Tiger escaped a worse outcome.
However, Babbar argued that this is not an isolated event. He pointed to previous incidents involving filmmaker Rohit Shetty and superstar Salman Khan to highlight a systemic failure in security. He criticized the government's approach of providing individual protection to celebrities, arguing that the focus should instead be on securing the entire city and the state of Maharashtra.
"First it happened with Rohit Shetty, then with Salman Khan, so it's not enough to just say we're providing you security—instead of giving security to individuals, the entire city and Maharashtra should be secured," Babbar asserted.
He further questioned the effectiveness of the state's intelligence and security agencies, asking the authorities where they were failing despite having all the necessary tools at their disposal.
Police Crackdown: 10 Arrested So Far
While the political row intensifies, the Mumbai Police have made significant headway in their investigation. Authorities have arrested seven more individuals from Haryana in connection with the firing incident, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to 10. Among those apprehended are two women.
The police stated that the newly arrested suspects will be transported to Mumbai to be produced before the court for further legal proceedings.
Court Proceedings and Custody
Earlier, the Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the Mumbai Police brought three accused individuals from Kota, Rajasthan, arriving in Mumbai around 3 am. After undergoing mandatory medical examinations, they were presented before the Esplanade Court.
The court has granted police custody of these three accused individuals until October 31, as the investigation continues to uncover the full details of the conspiracy.