Tiger Shroff Firing Case: MCOCA Invoked Against 11 Accused
Mumbai Police invoke strict MCOCA laws against 11 suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case after a court grants permission for re-arrest.
The legal net is tightening around the suspects involved in the shocking Tiger Shroff firing case. In a major escalation, the Mumbai Police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all 11 individuals accused in the shooting incident that targeted the Bollywood actor.
Court Grants Permission for Re-arrest
On Wednesday, all 11 accused were produced before the special MCOCA court. The court has granted the Mumbai Police permission to re-arrest the suspects under the provisions of MCOCA, marking a significant turn in the investigation. This move allows the police to apply much harsher legal measures against the group, treating the incident as part of an organized crime operation.
From BNS to MCOCA: The Legal Shift
The case was originally registered on October 19 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), specifically Sections 109(1) and 3(5), along with Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act. However, as the investigation progressed, the Detection of Crime Branch, Criminal Investigation Department (DCB-CID) determined that the nature of the crime warranted the use of the MCOCA, 1999.
The competent authority granted permission to invoke these strict provisions on October 27 under Section 23(1)(a) of the Act. Consequently, the police have now added Sections 3(1)(ii), 3(2), and 3(4) of MCOCA to the charges against every single accused person.
Recalling the Juhu Shooting
The incident that sparked this legal battle took place on the evening of October 18 in Juhu. Around 7 pm, as actor Tiger Shroff was exiting a football club, gunmen opened fire. While the actor miraculously escaped the attack unhurt, his driver was caught in the crossfire and sustained injuries.
Custody and Ongoing Investigation
Prior to the MCOCA invocation, the Esplanade Court (Killa Court) in Mumbai had already remanded four of the suspects—identified as Kunal, Sumit, Radha, and Babita—to police custody until October 28. They had been produced before the court for a second time on Monday.
The Mumbai Police have confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing as they work to uncover the full conspiracy behind the attack on the star.