Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Three Held in Kota Including Juvenile
Kota police arrest three suspects, including a juvenile, in the shooting incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area.
In a major breakthrough in the Tiger Shroff firing case, the Kota City Police in Rajasthan have apprehended three individuals linked to the daring attack on the Bollywood actor in Mumbai. The suspects, who were intercepted while traveling on a train, include a juvenile from Haryana, an 18-year-old from Haryana, and a 22-year-old man from Bihar who was employed as a Rapido rider in Mumbai.
The Sunday Night Ambush
The incident unfolded around 7 pm last Sunday in the Juhu area of Mumbai. As Tiger Shroff was exiting a football club, the attackers allegedly opened fire at the actor's vehicle. While the actor managed to avoid direct gunshot wounds, the situation turned chaotic as his driver sustained injuries during the assault.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the actor's residence on Sunday night to check on his well-being. Shinde revealed that while Tiger escaped the bullets, he suffered injuries to his left hand caused by gunpowder and shattered glass fragments. The Deputy CM noted that both the actor and his mother, Ayesha Shroff, were deeply shaken by the violence, and he assured them of the state government's full support.
"Strict action will be taken, and threats against public figures will not be tolerated," stated Eknath Shinde.
A Planned Attack: The Recce and Escape
Investigations by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch suggest that the attack was not random. Sources indicate that the shooters had conducted a detailed recce of Tiger Shroff's routine. They were reportedly aware that the actor regularly visited the Juhu football ground on Sundays and had been monitoring his movements to time the strike.
Following the firing, the suspects executed a planned escape route:
- They fled along SV Road, passing through Vile Parle and Andheri.
- Their getaway motorcycle was abandoned near the Andheri West railway station.
- They boarded a train to Borivali before crossing the Maharashtra border to evade capture.
High Alert for Salman Khan
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the film industry, prompting immediate security upgrades for other high-profile celebrities. Security has been significantly tightened outside actor Salman Khan’s residence, Galaxy Apartments in Bandra. Police personnel equipped with bulletproof jackets and multiple police vehicles have been deployed to ensure his safety.
Legal Action and Charges
The authorities have registered a formal case under the following legal provisions:
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Sections 109(1) and 3(5).
- Arms Act: Sections 3 and 25.
The investigation remains ongoing as police work to uncover the motive behind the attack and determine if there were other collaborators involved in the conspiracy.