'No Threat Tolerated': CM Shinde Vows Action After Tiger Shroff Firing
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde assures Tiger Shroff of safety after a shocking firing incident in Mumbai. Read more about the attack and government response.
In a shocking turn of events that has sent ripples through the entertainment industry, actor Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped a potentially fatal attack in Mumbai. Following the harrowing incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the actor at his residence on Sunday to offer support and send a stern warning to those attempting to intimidate public figures.
A Narrow Escape in Mumbai
The incident unfolded around 7 pm on Sunday as Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club in Mumbai. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mohit Garg, unidentified assailants opened fire, discharging five rounds in a brazen attack. While the actor did not sustain any direct gunshot wounds, the chaos left him injured. Shinde confirmed that Tiger suffered injuries to his left hand caused by gunpowder residue and shards of broken glass.
The attack was not without casualties; the actor's driver was struck by bullets and sustained injuries during the firing. The Juhu Police Station has registered the case and has launched a full-scale investigation to identify the perpetrators.
State Government's Firm Stance
Speaking to reporters after his meeting with the actor and his mother, Ayesha Shroff, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde described the event as a "major incident" and condemned the violence in the strongest terms. He noted that both Tiger and his mother were visibly shaken by the attack.
"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," Shinde asserted.
Ending the Era of 'Hooliganism'
The Deputy CM drew a parallel between the current incident and the gang wars that plagued Mumbai in the 1990s. He recalled how the Mumbai Police successfully dismantled those criminal networks by 1995 and vowed that the administration would not allow such a culture of fear to return to the city.
Shinde emphasized that any attempts to intimidate citizens or public figures through violence would be met with firm action, stating, "These attempts to intimidate people will not be tolerated, and we will put an end to this hooliganism."
Ongoing Investigation
As the police continue their probe, the incident has sparked widespread concern regarding the safety of celebrities and public figures in the city. The state government has pledged all necessary assistance to the Shroff family to ensure their security while the authorities work to bring the attackers to justice.