Tiger Shroff Firing Case: 7 More Arrested as Probe Intensifies
Mumbai Police arrest seven more suspects, including two women, from Haryana in the Tiger Shroff firing case. Total arrests now reach 10.
The investigation into the firing incident linked to actor Tiger Shroff has taken a significant turn as the Mumbai Police apprehended seven more individuals from Haryana. This latest crackdown brings the total number of suspects arrested in the case to ten, signaling a widening net as authorities trace the conspiracy across state lines.
Crackdown in Haryana
According to the Mumbai Police, the latest arrests were the result of critical leads gathered during the ongoing probe. Among the seven individuals picked up from Haryana, the police confirmed that two women are also included. The suspects are currently being transported to Mumbai, where they will be produced before a court for further legal proceedings.
The Rajasthan Connection
This surge in arrests follows an initial operation in Kota, Rajasthan, where three individuals were apprehended. These three suspects were brought to Mumbai at approximately 3 am on Wednesday and were presented before the Esplanade Court after completing mandatory medical examinations.
The court has granted police custody of these three Rajasthan-based accused until October 31. During the hearing, a point of contention arose regarding the timing of the arrests, with one of the accused claiming he had been taken into custody as early as the morning of October 19.
The Police Case: Weapons and Conspiracies
The Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the Mumbai Police, acting as the investigating agency, has pushed for extended custodial interrogation. The prosecution argued that several key elements of the crime remain unresolved, including:
- Recovery of Evidence: The police are desperate to recover the firearm allegedly used in the shooting.
- Digital Trail: Authorities aim to seize mobile phones and other electronic devices believed to have been used to coordinate the conspiracy.
- External Links: The prosecution stated that the accused have connections to individuals outside Maharashtra, requiring the police to visit multiple locations.
- Establishing Motive: A primary goal of the continued custody is to uncover the exact motive behind the attack.
Legal Battle in Court
The request for 14 days of police custody was met with stiff opposition from the defense lawyers. The defense argued that the grounds provided by the police were insufficient, citing the Supreme Court judgment in the Bhushan Singh v. State case. They contended that the mere recovery of items or the examination of electronic evidence does not justify keeping a suspect in police custody.
Furthermore, the defense pointed out that the accused had already been in police hands during the transit remand from Rajasthan to Mumbai, arguing that this period should be considered. They requested that the suspects be moved to magisterial custody instead.
Despite these objections, the court ruled in favor of the investigating agency, remanding the three accused to police custody until October 31 to allow the AEC to verify claims and secure the necessary evidence.