Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Mumbai Court Remands Four Accused Until Oct 28
Mumbai court remands four accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case until October 28 for voice sample collection and further investigation.
The Esplanade Court in Mumbai has remanded four individuals to police custody until October 28 in connection with the high-profile Tiger Shroff firing case. The accused, identified as Kunal, Sumit, Radha, and Babita, appeared before the court for the second time on Monday as investigators delve deeper into the conspiracy.
Court Denies Extended Custody Request
During the proceedings, the police sought to extend the custody of the four accused until October 31. However, the defense strongly opposed this request. Lawyer Ajinkya Mirgal Madhukar argued that the police had already conducted extensive interrogations during an initial three-day transit remand.
The defense pointed out that critical evidence, including mobile phones, SIM cards, and bank debit cards, had already been recovered from the accused, questioning the necessity of a longer remand. Consequently, the court granted custody only until October 28, specifically for the purpose of collecting voice samples.
The Alleged Role of Sumit
Advocate Vikesh Mehra, representing the accused Sumit, highlighted the lack of concrete evidence regarding his specific involvement. According to the police, Sumit allegedly accompanied Kunal to Amritsar to procure weapons. However, Mehra argued that the authorities have yet to prove whether any weapons were actually brought back by him.
Wider Conspiracy and Previous Arrests
This development follows the earlier arrest of three other suspects—Ankit Khattar, Samir Khatri, and Jatin Panchal—who were apprehended in Sonipat, Haryana, and remanded on October 23.
The Investigating Officer (IO) has described these three as pivotal players in the crime:
- Ankit Khattar: Allegedly traveled to Mumbai to conduct a recce of the location.
- Samir Khatri: Allegedly maintained direct contact with one Anil Pandit.
- Jatin Panchal: Allegedly procured the weapons used by Ankit and Samir.
Technical Evidence and Inter-State Probe
Public Prosecutor Kranti Kumbhar emphasized that the case involves a complex conspiracy hatched in secrecy, requiring a detailed and time-consuming investigation. The prosecution noted that several other wanted individuals are currently located outside Maharashtra, necessitating inter-state coordination.
The police have already gathered significant technical evidence to build their case, including:
- CCTV Footage: Recordings from the scene of the incident and from a hotel where the accused allegedly held a practice firing session.
- Hotel Records: The seizure of the hotel register to track the movements of the suspects before and after the crime.
The investigation continues as the Mumbai police work to connect the dots between the various accused and the overall conspiracy in this attempt to murder case.