‘What’s happening?’: Shatrughan Sinha Shocked by Tiger Shroff Firing Incident
TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha calls the firing attack on actor Tiger Shroff 'shocking' as Mumbai police investigate the Juhu shooting.
TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha has expressed his deep concern and shock following a terrifying firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the veteran actor-turned-politician questioned the current state of safety, describing the targeted attack on the star as "shocking" and "worrying."
Shatrughan Sinha Voices Alarm
In his post, Sinha highlighted the gravity of the situation, referring to Tiger Shroff as the "worthy son of the most worthy father," in a nod to Jackie Shroff. While he noted that the actor was fortunate to escape without serious gunshot injuries, he lamented the plight of the actor's driver, who was badly injured during the chaos.
"What’s happening???? Yesterday’s shocking, worrying attacks, threats, targeting & firing on most loved star @TIGERSHROFF... In fact Tiger was lucky to go unhurt, but his poor driver was injured badly," Sinha wrote.
Sinha also acknowledged the prompt response from the Maharashtra government, praising Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for treating the matter with the urgency it deserves.
The Night of the Attack
The incident unfolded on Sunday evening around 7 pm in the Juhu neighborhood of Mumbai. According to police reports, unidentified assailants opened fire on Tiger Shroff's vehicle just as he was departing from a football club. The sudden violence left the area in shock and triggered an immediate security response.
The Mumbai Police have since registered a case against three unidentified individuals. The charges include Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act.
Injuries and Government Response
While initial reports suggested Tiger escaped unscathed, subsequent photographs and official statements revealed the actor did sustain injuries. Images from his residence showed Tiger with dressings on his chest and shoulder, along with a bandage on his right arm.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the actor's home on Sunday night to offer support. Speaking to the press, Shinde clarified the nature of the actor's wounds:
- Nature of Injuries: Tiger suffered injuries to his hand caused by gunpowder and shards of broken glass.
- Casualties: Two people, including the driver, were injured in the attack.
- Severity: Shinde confirmed that five rounds were fired during the incident.
"Hooliganism Will Not Be Tolerated"
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde strongly condemned the act, noting that both Tiger and his mother, Ayesha Shroff, were deeply shaken by the experience. He drew a parallel to the gang wars of the 1990s, asserting that the Mumbai Police had crushed such elements in 1995 and would not allow a resurgence of such violence.
Shinde assured the Shroff family that the state government stands firmly with public figures facing open threats, stating emphatically, "No form of threat will be tolerated... we will put an end to this hooliganism."