Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Mumbai Police Nab New Suspect in Sonipat
Mumbai Police detain a new suspect in Haryana as MCOCA is invoked against 11 accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case.
The investigation into the shocking shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff has taken a significant turn. In a coordinated operation, the Mumbai Crime Branch, with the assistance of the Sonipat Police, has detained another suspect from Haryana on Thursday. This arrest comes as authorities intensify their efforts to uncover the full conspiracy behind the attack.
Coordination Across State Lines
Acting on specific intelligence gathered during the ongoing probe, a specialized team from the Mumbai Crime Branch traveled to Sonipat to apprehend the suspect. The Mumbai Police confirmed that the detention was made possible through the support of the local Sonipat Police, and legal proceedings against the new suspect are currently underway.
MCOCA Invoked Against Accused
The severity of the case has led the Mumbai Police to invoke the stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), 1999. The case was originally registered on October 19 under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act. However, following approval from the competent authority on October 27, Sections 3(1)(ii), 3(2), and 3(4) of MCOCA have been added against all the accused.
Court Proceedings and Custody Battle
On Thursday, all the accused in the case were presented before a special MCOCA court. While the Mumbai Police sought ten days of custody to further their investigation, the court granted police custody for all 11 accused until November 6.
Medical Plea for the Ninth Accused
During the hearing, a specific plea was made regarding the health of the ninth accused. Lawyer Ajinkya Mirgal Madhukar presented medical records to the court, revealing that the individual has only one functional kidney. The defense argued against the need for physical custody, suggesting that since mobile phones and other digital evidence had already been seized, the police could trace financial and digital trails without keeping the suspect in custody.
Judicial Instructions
The presiding judge interacted with all the accused, inquiring if they had any complaints and checking if they understood the Marathi language. The court explicitly instructed the suspects to cooperate fully with the police investigation.
Recapping the Incident
The case stems from a violent encounter on October 18 in Juhu. Around 7 pm, as Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club, gunmen opened fire. While the actor miraculously escaped the attack unhurt, his driver sustained injuries in the shooting. Earlier in the week, four other accused—identified as Kunal, Sumit, Radha, and Babita—had been remanded to police custody by the Esplanade Court.