Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: High Alert at Salman Khan’s Residence
Mumbai police boost security at Salman Khan's residence after unidentified gunmen open fire on Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu.
Mumbai is on high alert following a shocking Tiger Shroff firing incident that occurred on Sunday evening. In the wake of the attack, security has been significantly ramped up outside actor Salman Khan’s Bandra residence, Galaxy Apartments, with police personnel clad in bulletproof jackets and multiple police vehicles stationed at the premises to prevent any further mishaps.
The Ambush in Juhu
The incident unfolded around 7 pm on Sunday in the Juhu area. Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club—a location he reportedly visits regularly on Sundays—when unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle. While the actor managed to avoid direct gunshot wounds, the attack left his driver injured.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Garg confirmed that the vehicle was specifically targeted as it exited the club premises. The precision of the attack suggests a calculated move by the perpetrators.
A Planned Attack: Recce and Escape
According to investigative sources, this was not a random act of violence. The attackers had allegedly tracked Tiger Shroff's movements and were well aware of his routine Sunday visits to the football ground. It is suspected that the criminals conducted a thorough recce of the area to familiarize themselves with the actor's schedule before striking.
The escape route used by the suspects has also been mapped by the police:
- The attackers initially fled along SV Road, passing through Andheri and Vile Parle.
- They abandoned their motorcycle near the Andheri West railway station.
- From there, they reportedly boarded a train heading toward Borivali.
- Investigators believe the suspects subsequently crossed the border into Gujarat to evade capture.
Government Response and Actor's Condition
Following the shooting, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Tiger Shroff’s residence on Sunday night. Shinde revealed that while the actor escaped a direct hit, he sustained injuries to his left hand caused by gunpowder and flying glass fragments.
The Deputy CM noted that both Tiger and his mother, Ayesha Shroff, were deeply shaken by the event. Assuring them of the state's full support, Shinde stated, “Strict action will be taken, and threats against public figures will not be tolerated.”
The Legal Crackdown
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has launched a massive manhunt, deploying three to four specialized teams to conduct raids at suspected locations, extending the search operation into Gujarat.
An FIR has been registered against three unidentified individuals. The charges include:
- Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act.
As the investigation continues, the heightened security at other celebrity residences, particularly Salman Khan's, underscores the police's caution against potential follow-up attacks or similar threats to high-profile personalities in the city.