Tiger Shroff Firing Case: 11 Accused Remanded to Police Custody
A special MCOCA court has remanded 11 accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case to police custody until November 6. Get the full details here.
The legal proceedings in the Tiger Shroff firing case have intensified as a special MCOCA court in Mumbai has remanded all 11 accused individuals to police custody until November 6. The decision comes after the Mumbai Police sought a ten-day window to interrogate the suspects and delve deeper into the conspiracy behind the shooting incident.
Court Proceedings and Medical Pleas
During the hearing on Thursday, the defense raised significant concerns regarding the health of one of the detainees. Lawyer Ajinkya Mirgal Madhukar informed the court that the ninth accused suffers from a serious medical condition, possessing only one functional kidney. Medical records were submitted to the court to highlight the suspect's vulnerability.
The defense further argued against the need for physical custody, suggesting that since the police had already seized the necessary mobile phones and evidence, the digital and financial trails could be traced without keeping the suspects in custody. However, the court granted the police's request for remand.
In a notable interaction, the judge personally questioned the accused to ensure they understood the proceedings in Marathi and asked if they had any complaints. The court explicitly instructed the suspects to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.
MCOCA Invoked: A Tougher Legal Battle
The gravity of the case has increased significantly with the Mumbai Police invoking the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), 1999. This stringent law is typically used against organized crime syndicates and makes bail significantly more difficult.
The timeline of the legal charges is as follows:
- October 19: The case was initially registered under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act.
- October 27: The competent authority granted permission under Section 23(1)(a) of the MCOCA to apply the act to this case.
- Current Status: Sections 3(1)(ii), 3(2), and 3(4) of MCOCA have now been added against all the accused.
The Incident in Juhu
The case stems from a frightening encounter on the evening of October 18 in Juhu. At approximately 7 pm, as actor Tiger Shroff was exiting a football club, gunmen opened fire. While the actor managed to escape the attack unhurt, his driver was injured in the shooting.
Prior to this latest remand, the Esplanade Court had already sent four of the accused—identified as Kunal, Sumit, Radha, and Babita—into police custody until October 28. They were produced before the Killa Court for a second time as part of the expanding investigation.
The Mumbai Police are currently focusing on extracting information from seized devices to uncover the motive and the masterminds behind the attack on the Bollywood star.