Tiger Shroff Firing Case: 3 Shooters Nabbed in Kota While Fleeing Abroad
Kota Police nab three suspects, including a juvenile, who allegedly fired at Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai and were planning to flee to Nepal.
In a dramatic operation, the Kota City Police have apprehended three individuals accused of carrying out a daring firing attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle in Mumbai. The suspects were intercepted at the Kota Junction railway station just as they were attempting to escape the country.
The Dramatic Arrest at Kota Junction
The operation was triggered by technical intelligence and physical descriptions provided to the authorities. According to Superintendent of Police Tejaswani Gautam, the police received a tip-off around 9:45 AM regarding the movement of the suspects through Kota. Acting swiftly, a special team was formed under the supervision of the Additional Superintendent of Police and Circle Officers.
The police established a tight cordon across the station premises, covering all platforms and exit points. The suspects were eventually detained while traveling on the Pune-Jaipur Express.
Who Are the Accused?
The police have identified two of the adults involved, while the third suspect is a juvenile:
- Rehan (alias Sukka): An 18-year-old resident of Idgah Colony, Sonipat, Haryana. He reportedly works as a labourer.
- Hrithik Kurmi (alias Roshan Fighter): A 22-year-old resident of Piprahi, Begusarai, Bihar, who was currently living in Andheri West, Mumbai. It has been revealed that he works as a Rapido rider.
- A Juvenile Boy: Also detained in connection with the crime.
The Plot to Escape
Preliminary interrogations have revealed a calculated escape plan. The trio intended to travel from Kota to Delhi, from where they planned to cross the border into Nepal to evade capture.
Gang Connections and Investigation
The investigation has taken a serious turn with the revelation of potential gang links. SP Gautam stated that Rehan had previously been in contact with Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who is suspected of operating from the United States.
While the suspects are in custody, the police noted that the weapons used in the attack have not yet been recovered. The accused are expected to be questioned further to locate the firearms.
The Attack in Mumbai
The incident that led to this manhunt occurred around 7 PM on Sunday in Mumbai's Juhu area. Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club when the attackers opened fire on his car. While the actor miraculously escaped direct gunshot injuries, his driver was injured in the indiscriminate firing.
The Mumbai Police have already arrived in Kota to take custody of the suspects for further legal proceedings and detailed interrogation regarding the motive behind the attack.