Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Court Extends Custody of 4 Suspects; Mastermind Anil Pandit Still at Large
Mumbai court extends custody of four suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case. Anil Pandit remains absconding as police probe the attack.
The legal drama surrounding the shocking attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has intensified. On Thursday, Mumbai’s Esplanade Court (Killa Court) extended the police custody of four accused individuals involved in the firing incident. While the police are making headway with arrests, a key figure in the conspiracy, Anil Pandit, remains absconding.
Court Battle Over Custody
The Mumbai Police had initially requested the court to keep the four suspects in custody until October 31 to further their investigation. However, after hearing arguments from both sides, the judge granted a shorter window, remanding the accused to police custody until October 26.
The prosecution contended that the firing was not a random act but was carried out specifically at the behest of Anil Pandit. The four suspects were brought to Mumbai from Kota, Rajasthan, on a transit remand and underwent medical examinations before being produced in court.
Defense Questions Evidence
The defense lawyer, Ajinkya Mirgal Madhukar, challenged the police's remand application, pointing out significant gaps in the evidence. According to Madhukar, the report mentioned the supply of weapons but failed to provide crucial details.
"The remand report did not disclose any specific details regarding these weapons; only a pistol was mentioned. There was no information about whether the pistol was country-made or foreign-made, nor was its specific type described," Madhukar stated.
Furthermore, the defense argued against the need for physical custody for digital forensics. While the police claimed they needed the suspects to trace information on seized mobile phones, Madhukar argued that since the devices were already in police possession, the data could be recovered without keeping the individuals detained.
The Investigation Widens
The scale of the crackdown is growing. Beyond the four presented in court, Mumbai Police have arrested seven more individuals from Haryana. In total, 10 people are currently under suspicion for their roles in the attack. Investigators are using leads gathered from these arrests to piece together the full conspiracy and track down the missing mastermind, Anil Pandit.
Recapping the Incident
The terrifying incident unfolded on October 18 around 7 pm in the Juhu area. Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club when the firing took place. While the actor miraculously escaped the attack unhurt, his driver sustained injuries during the chaos.
Tiger Shroff's Team Issues Stern Warning
Amidst the ongoing investigation, the actor's camp is fighting a second battle against misinformation. On Tuesday, Team Tiger issued a strong warning against the spread of fabricated stories, unauthorized statements, and AI-generated videos falsely attributed to the actor.
In an official social media statement, the team clarified that Tiger Shroff has not released any videos or authorized any communication regarding the firing incident. They have urged media outlets and social media users to verify facts before publishing and warned that legal action will be taken against those creating or promoting fake content.