Tiger Shroff Attack: 3 Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Shooters Nabbed Before Nepal Escape
Three shooters linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were arrested in Kota while trying to flee to Nepal after attacking actor Tiger Shroff.
In a swift operation, the Kota City Police have apprehended three suspects linked to the Tiger Shroff firing attack, thwarting their desperate attempt to flee the country. The shooters, who have alleged ties to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, were intercepted at the Kota railway station in Rajasthan while traveling toward the border of Nepal.
The Dramatic Arrest at Kota Station
Kota Superintendent of Police (SP) Tejaswani Gautam revealed that the police acted on a critical tip-off received on Monday morning. The intelligence indicated that the primary suspects were traveling by train and were expected to reach Kota shortly.
Moving with urgency, the police team activated a trap within 15 minutes of receiving the information. They conducted a thorough search of the Pune-Jaipur Express, specifically targeting the general compartment, where they successfully detained the three individuals.
Who are the suspects?
The police have identified the arrested individuals as:
- Rehan (alias Sukka) from Sonipat, Haryana.
- Hritik Kurmi (alias Roshan) from Begusarai, Bihar, who had been living in Mumbai for several years.
- A minor whose identity is being protected.
The Gangster Connection and Escape Plan
Preliminary investigations have uncovered a dangerous network behind the attack. SP Gautam confirmed that the shooters were linked to gangster Anil Pandit, who is an affiliate of the infamous Lawrence Bishnoi. Specifically, it was found that Anil Pandit had been in direct contact with Rehan.
The suspects had a calculated exit strategy. Their plan was to travel from Kota to Delhi and subsequently cross the border into Nepal to evade capture by Indian authorities. While the suspects have been detained, the police noted that the weapons used in the crime have not yet been recovered; interrogation is ongoing to locate the firearms.
Recapping the Juhu Firing Incident
The arrests follow a terrifying incident that occurred around 7 pm on Sunday in Mumbai. According to the Mumbai Police, the attack took place as Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club in the Juhu area. The assailants allegedly opened fire at the actor's vehicle.
While Tiger Shroff managed to avoid direct gunshot wounds, the attack left a trail of injury:
- The Driver: Sustained injuries during the firing.
- Tiger Shroff: Suffered injuries to his left hand caused by gunpowder and shattering glass fragments.
Government Response
The severity of the attack prompted a visit from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who went to the actor's residence on Sunday night to offer support to Tiger and his mother, Ayesha Shroff. Shinde noted that the family was deeply shaken by the event.
"Strict action will be taken, and threats against public figures will not be tolerated," stated Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
Following the arrests in Rajasthan, the Mumbai Police have arrived in Kota to take custody of the three suspects for further interrogation and legal proceedings.