Tiger Shroff Firing Case: 3 Suspects Handed to Mumbai Police
Three suspects arrested in Kota for the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff have been handed over to Mumbai Police on transit remand.
In a swift crackdown following a daring attack on Bollywood star Tiger Shroff, three accused individuals have been produced before a judge in Kota, Rajasthan. The court has granted a 48-hour transit remand, allowing the Mumbai Police to take the suspects into custody and transport them back to Maharashtra for further interrogation in the Tiger Shroff firing case.
The Arrest and Legal Process
The operation to apprehend the suspects was a coordinated effort between the Rajasthan Police and the Mumbai Police. After being arrested in Kota on Monday, the trio was brought under heavy security to the residence of a local judge.
Before the official handover, the Rajasthan Police ensured that the accused underwent mandatory medical examinations at the MBS Hospital in Kota. Once the legal formalities and health checks were completed, the Kota Police formally transferred the suspects to the Mumbai Police team.
"They were handed over to the Mumbai Police. The Mumbai Police obtained their transit remand. After the transit, the Mumbai Police had them medically examined and are now taking them away," stated Kota ASP Subhash Chandra Mishra.
The Night of the Attack
The incident that triggered this manhunt occurred on Sunday evening around 7 pm in the Juhu area of Mumbai. The actor was leaving a football club when the suspects allegedly opened fire at his vehicle.
While Tiger Shroff managed to escape the incident without any direct gunshot injuries, the situation turned violent for his staff. The actor's driver was unfortunately injured during the firing, adding a layer of severity to the crime.
How the Suspects Were Caught
The breakthrough in the case came when police intelligence tracked the suspects' movements. The accused were intercepted and apprehended while they were traveling on a train, leading to their arrest in Kota.
Legal Charges Filed
The police have registered a stringent case against the accused. The charges include:
- Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act.
As the accused are now en route to Mumbai, investigators are expected to delve deeper into the motive behind the attack and determine if there was a larger conspiracy involved in targeting the Bollywood actor.