Tiger Shroff Attack: 3 Held in Rajasthan After Mumbai Shooting
Kota police arrest three suspects, including a juvenile, in connection with the shooting targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai.
The investigation into the shocking attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has seen a major breakthrough. The Kota City Police in Rajasthan have apprehended three individuals linked to the firing incident that targeted the actor in Mumbai's Juhu area on October 18, 2026. The suspects were intercepted and taken into custody on October 19 while traveling by train.
The Suspects Identified
The police have identified the three arrested individuals as follows:
- Phool Singh: A 17-year-old juvenile hailing from Sonipat, Haryana.
- Rehan: An 18-year-old, also from Sonipat, Haryana.
- Hritik Kumar (alias Roshan): A 22-year-old native of Piprai village in the Begusarai district of Bihar. Hritik reportedly lived in Andheri West, Mumbai, and worked as a Rapido driver.
Details of the Violent Encounter
The incident unfolded around 7:00 PM on a Sunday as Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club. The attackers targeted the actor's BMW vehicle, with forensic experts later confirming that between three to five rounds were fired.
The attack left the actor injured, with gunpowder and glass shards piercing his left hand. Two other people were also caught in the violence: the actor's driver, Firdos Ibrahim Baloch, and an autorickshaw driver identified as Chauhan.
The Great Escape and Manhunt
Following the shooting, the perpetrators allegedly attempted to vanish. They abandoned their motorcycle near the Andheri West railway station before boarding a train to flee the city. Investigative agencies tracked their movement as they traveled through Gujarat and eventually into Rajasthan, leading to their capture in Kota.
Legal Action and Gang Links
The Juhu Police initially registered the case under the Arms Act and Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation has since been handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch for a more detailed probe.
Adding a layer of complexity to the case, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack via social media. However, police officials stated that they are currently in the process of verifying whether these claims are authentic.
Government Response and Massive Probe
The violence has drawn strong condemnation from the top leadership of Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have both denounced the attack.
To ensure no stone is left unturned, the Mumbai Police have deployed 15 special teams. These teams are conducting a wide-ranging investigation to uncover the larger conspiracy and determine if the perpetrators had conducted reconnaissance on the actor's daily routines prior to the hit.