Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Minor Shooter's Family Claims He Was 'Trapped'
Family of a minor shooter in the Tiger Shroff firing case claims he was misled and went to Gurugram for welding work, unaware of the crime.
The investigation into the shocking Tiger Shroff firing case has taken a surprising turn as links emerge from Haryana. The family of a minor accused, identified as one of the suspected shooters, has expressed utter disbelief over his alleged involvement in the attack on the Bollywood star, claiming he had left home under the guise of seeking employment.
From Welding Work to a Crime Scene
The juvenile hails from Debru village in Sonipat, Haryana, where he lived with his mother and aunt. According to his maternal aunt, the boy left home on the 8th of last month, telling his family that he was heading to Gurugram to learn welding work. The family maintains they had no knowledge of his travel to Mumbai or any plan to commit a crime.
Speaking to ANI, the aunt highlighted the boy's lack of resources, stating, "He had gone to learn welding work in Gurugram. Look at what he has brought upon us by doing something like this. He called once in 15 days. That poor boy doesn't even own a phone."
Allegations of a Setup
While the family describes the minor as a "good boy," they admitted he had been "wandering around idle" before attempting to learn a trade. In a startling revelation, the aunt mentioned that the juvenile had been jailed in a previous case, which reportedly involved videos of him with weapons. However, she insisted that he was misled and manipulated by others.
"They say that he was handed a weapon and they recorded a video of him. He didn't even know he was being set up like this. They framed him; they just wanted to trap him," she alleged.
The minor's maternal grandmother added that the boy had previously attended school but lost interest over time. His mother had encouraged him to learn a skill to secure his future, unaware that he would end up in a high-profile criminal investigation. She noted that the boy had been living in rented accommodation, leaving the family in the dark about his daily activities and associations.
The Incident in Juhu
The case stems from a violent incident that occurred around 7 pm on a Sunday in the Juhu area of Mumbai. As actor Tiger Shroff was departing from a football club, the accused allegedly opened fire at the actor's vehicle. While Tiger Shroff managed to escape without direct gunshot injuries, his driver was wounded in the attack.
Police Action and Legal Charges
The crackdown led to the apprehension of three individuals, including the juvenile from Sonipat, by the Kota City Police. The suspects were intercepted while traveling on a train. Reports indicate that two of the three identified shooters are residents of Sonipat, Haryana.
The authorities have registered a case under the following legal provisions:
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Sections 109(1) and 3(5).
- Arms Act: Sections 3 and 25.
As the investigation continues, the family of the minor has stated they will accept whatever punishment the law deems fit, while continuing to maintain that the boy was an unwitting pawn in a larger scheme.