'Actions of Cowards': Devendra Fadnavis Vows Arrests After Tiger Shroff Firing Incident
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis calls the attack on Tiger Shroff the act of cowards and assures the actor of full security and police action.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has come out strongly against the shocking attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, labeling the perpetrators as "cowards" and promising that the law will catch up with them. Speaking at a press conference in Nagpur on Monday morning, the Chief Minister assured the public and the actor that the state's security apparatus is fully engaged in tracking down those responsible for the Tiger Shroff firing incident.
'No Reason to be Afraid'
Addressing the media, CM Fadnavis emphasized that the culprits are hiding in the shadows and using communication channels to spread fear, but stressed that such tactics will not work. He asserted that the government takes every threat seriously and that the professional capabilities of the Mumbai Police are more than sufficient to solve the case.
“There is absolutely no reason to be afraid. These are the actions of cowards—yes, I repeat, cowards. They hide away somewhere and use communication channels to issue threats. However, we take every single threat seriously and take appropriate action,” Fadnavis stated.
The Chief Minister further added that the Mumbai Police have a proven track record of apprehending criminals and will not rest until the individuals involved in this attack are behind bars. He also revealed that he has personally spoken with Tiger Shroff to provide reassurance and guarantee that adequate security will be provided to the actor.
The Night of the Attack
The terrifying incident unfolded on Sunday evening around 7 pm in Mumbai's Juhu area. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mohit Garg, unidentified assailants opened fire as Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club in his car. The attack was sudden and violent, with reports indicating that five rounds were fired.
While the actor narrowly escaped being hit by bullets, the situation was critical for others in the vehicle. The actor's driver sustained gunshot injuries during the chaos. Though Tiger Shroff did not suffer direct gunshot wounds, he was injured by gunpowder and shards of glass that flew through the car during the firing.
Government Support and State Response
Following the shooting, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Tiger Shroff's residence on Sunday night to check on his well-being. Photographs from the visit showed the actor with dressings on his shoulder and chest, as well as a bandage on his right arm. His mother, Ayesha Shroff, was also present during the visit.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Shinde condemned the act of hooliganism and expressed his concern for the shaken family. He drew a parallel to the gang wars of the 1990s, noting that while the Mumbai Police had largely ended such violence by 1995, any attempt to revive such intimidation tactics in the modern era would be dealt with severely.
“This is a major incident... five rounds were fired, but fortunately, he was safe,” Shinde said. “I have assured them that the state government stands with them in the face of the open threats being directed at public figures... No form of threat will be tolerated.”