Tiger Shroff Narrowly Escapes as Gunmen Open Fire in Mumbai
Actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after unidentified men opened fire in Mumbai. Two people were injured in the attack.
In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff firing incident has sent waves of alarm through the film industry. The actor remained safe after unidentified individuals opened fire at him as he was exiting a private event in Mumbai on Sunday evening.
The Chaos at Vile Parle West
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mohit Garg, the attack took place around 7 pm. As Tiger Shroff was concluding a private event and preparing to leave, unknown assailants arrived at the scene and unleashed a barrage of gunfire targeting the actor.
While the situation was chaotic, DCP Garg confirmed that Tiger Shroff did not sustain any gunshot injuries and is completely safe. However, the attack left two other individuals wounded.
Casualties of the Attack
- Firdaus: The actor's driver sustained an injury to his hand. Police reports indicate that he is currently out of danger.
- Mr. Chauhan: A second individual was also injured and is currently undergoing medical treatment.
Further details from the BMC reveal that a 35-year-old male patient arrived at Cooper Hospital’s casualty department at 7:10 pm. The patient had sustained a gunshot wound near the left nipple at approximately 6:30 pm in Vile Parle West while covering a football match involving the actor. He is reported to be in stable condition.
Police Investigation and Forensic Analysis
Recognizing the gravity of the assault, the Mumbai Police have launched a massive investigation. DCP Mohit Garg stated that multiple teams from various branches have been deployed to track down the perpetrators. A forensic team has already visited the site to conduct a preliminary analysis of the scene.
"Tiger Shroff did not sustain any gunshot injuries; he is completely safe. Two people were injured in the incident... Further relevant information will be conveyed to you as it becomes available," said DCP Mohit Garg.
The Lawrence Bishnoi Connection
The incident has taken a more sinister turn with allegations regarding the mastermind behind the attack. Former Director General of Police (DGP) Vikram Singh, speaking from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, described the event as grave and shocking.
Singh noted that the notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has reportedly claimed responsibility for the firing. He emphasized that the emergence of Bishnoi's name in this case is particularly concerning and urged the government and police administration to take immediate and effective action.
A Pattern of Threats
This is not the first time the Bishnoi gang has targeted a Bollywood personality. Earlier in 2024, a case was registered against Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with a firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence. Police had previously noted that Anmol Bishnoi used threatening language on Facebook regarding that specific attack.