Tiger Shroff Firing Case: 3 Suspects Nabbed at Kota Railway Station
Kota police arrest three suspects, including a Lawrence Bishnoi gang associate, linked to the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff.
In a major breakthrough regarding the Tiger Shroff firing incident, the Kota police have apprehended three suspects who were attempting to flee the country. The operation, carried out on Monday morning, marks a critical turn in the investigation into the attack on the Bollywood star in Mumbai.
The Dramatic Arrest at Kota Station
The apprehension took place at approximately 10:17 AM at the Kota railway station. The suspects were traveling in the general compartment of the Pune-Jaipur Express. According to Kota Superintendent of Police (SP) Tejaswani Gautam, the police acted on a precise tip-off received at 9:45 AM.
Upon receiving the intelligence, Kota City Police immediately searched the train and detained the group. Investigators believe the suspects were heading toward Delhi with the ultimate goal of crossing the border into Nepal to evade capture.
Gangster Links and the Mastermind
Preliminary interrogations have revealed a chilling connection to organized crime. SP Gautam stated that one of the detainees, 18-year-old Rehan from Sonipat, was in direct contact with Anil Pandit, a known associate of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The other two individuals arrested include:
- Hritick Kurmi: A 22-year-old Rapido rider based in Mumbai.
- A Juvenile: A 17-year-old from Sonipat.
Surveillance via Social Media
The investigation has uncovered a disturbing method of planning. The attackers reportedly spent 10 days conducting surveillance on Tiger Shroff's movements. Rather than traditional spying, they utilized content posted by bloggers and paparazzi to track the actor's daily routine and habits.
The group allegedly received an advance payment of ₹50,000 to carry out the operation. While the act involved gunfire, the suspects claimed that the intent was to send a threat rather than to assassinate the actor.
Victims and Current Status
While Tiger Shroff emerged from the incident unhurt, the attack left others wounded. Both the actor's driver and an autorickshaw driver sustained gunshot injuries. Medical reports indicate that both victims are currently in stable condition.
Investigation and Rewards
The case has now been handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch, where 15 specialized teams are working to uncover the full conspiracy. Despite the arrests, authorities have noted that the weapons used in the firing are still missing and have not yet been recovered.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has lauded the seamless inter-state coordination between the Rajasthan and Maharashtra police. In recognition of their swift action, the Chief Minister announced that a reward would be sought for the personnel of the Kota City Police who executed the operation.