Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: AICWA Slams Police, Warns of 90s Underworld Return
AICWA slams police failure after a firing incident targeting Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, warning of a return to 1990s underworld terror.
The glitz and glamour of Bollywood have been overshadowed by a chilling act of violence. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has expressed profound shock and anger following a Tiger Shroff firing incident in Mumbai's Juhu area, alleging a systemic failure by the government and police to protect the film fraternity.
The incident occurred around 7 pm on Sunday as the actor was departing from a private event. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mohit Garg, unidentified individuals opened fire, creating a scene of chaos. While Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped the attack without any gunshot injuries, the violence left two other people wounded.
The Details of the Attack
DCP Mohit Garg confirmed that the actor is completely safe, but the attack resulted in injuries to two individuals. Among them was the actor's driver, Firdaus, who sustained a hand injury and is reported to be out of danger. A second person, identified as Mr. Chauhan, is currently undergoing medical treatment.
The Mumbai Police have treated the matter with urgency, deploying multiple teams and forensic experts to the scene. Investigations are currently underway to identify the shooters and the motive behind the attack.
AICWA: "Bollywood Needs Real Protection"
The AICWA did not mince words in its reaction, claiming that the attack on Tiger Shroff was not an isolated event but part of a deliberate campaign to terrorize the industry. The association argued that gangsters are attempting to create an atmosphere of fear to extort money from high-profile personalities.
"Today it is Tiger Shroff. Who is next? When a celebrity is not safe in the heart of Mumbai, how can an ordinary Mumbaikar feel safe?" the association stated.
The association expressed grave concern over the city's law-and-order situation, suggesting that Mumbai is sliding back into the dark days of the 1990s underworld era. They asserted that despite previous gangsters openly claiming responsibility for attacks, the criminal networks continue to operate with impunity.
A Pattern of Violence
To highlight the growing insecurity, the AICWA cited a series of recent attacks targeting prominent figures in the industry, including:
- Firing incidents outside the residence of actor Salman Khan in Bandra.
- A stabbing attack at the Bandra home of actor Saif Ali Khan.
- Firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Juhu.
- Repeated attacks targeting comedian Kapil Sharma’s cafe.
Demands for Government Action
The association has formally urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene immediately. Their demands include:
- Strict Action: The immediate arrest of the shooters and the masterminds who ordered the firing.
- Network Dismantling: A comprehensive crackdown to break the extortion networks targeting celebrities.
- Enhanced Security: Provision of adequate protection for film personalities and their families.
- Accountability: Fixing responsibility for the repeated failure to prevent such high-profile attacks.
The AICWA concluded with a defiant stance, stating that Bollywood will not work under the shadow of fear and that the city must not be allowed to return to the underworld-dominated era of the past.