Tiger Shroff Firing Case: 13th Suspect Remanded to Police Custody
A special MCOCA court remands Suneha Pandit, the 13th suspect in the Tiger Shroff firing case, to police custody for interrogation.
The investigation into the shocking Tiger Shroff firing case has intensified as a special court under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in Mumbai has remanded the 13th accused to police custody. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Suneha Pandit, will remain in custody until November 16 to assist investigators in unraveling a complex web of organized crime.
The Arrest in Haryana
Suneha Pandit was apprehended on November 1 by the Mumbai Crime Branch. The operation was carried out in Karnal, Haryana, with the critical support of local law enforcement agencies. Her arrest marks the 13th apprehension in a case that has sent shockwaves through the film industry and the city of Mumbai.
Recapping the Juhu Attack
The incident dates back to October 18, 2026, in the Juhu area of Mumbai. While near a football ground, assailants riding a two-wheeler opened fire on actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle. While the actor miraculously escaped the attack unhurt, the violence left his driver and a bystander with injuries.
Initially handled as a standard criminal case, the investigation was transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch. On October 27, authorities invoked the stringent provisions of MCOCA after discovering that the attack was not an isolated incident but was linked to an organized crime network.
The Money Trail and Gang Links
Investigators believe Suneha Pandit played a pivotal role in the financial logistics of the conspiracy. She is the wife of Abhishek Pandit and the sister-in-law of Anil Pandit, who is alleged to be the mastermind behind the attack. Anil Pandit is suspected of having ties to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, the financial trail reveals a sophisticated method of moving money:
- Bank Accounts: Suneha's bank account, linked to her mobile number, was allegedly used to distribute funds gathered from extortion activities to other co-accused.
- Cryptocurrency: These funds were reportedly routed through an overseas cryptocurrency wallet operated by her husband, Abhishek Pandit, to hide the origin of the money.
Ongoing Legal Battle
The special court granted police custody, emphasizing that Suneha's interrogation is critical to uncovering the full extent of the conspiracy and tracking down the remaining suspects who are still at large.
So far, 13 individuals have been arrested, including three women: Suneha Pandit, Radha, and Babita. The suspects are facing charges under a combination of laws, including:
- The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA)
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- The Arms Act