Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: Piyush Goyal Confident of Arrests Amid Law and Order Row
Union Minister Piyush Goyal expresses confidence in police action after a shooting incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has reacted to the shocking firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, describing the event as "very sad" and expressing his full confidence in the law enforcement agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, the Union Minister stated, “This is a very sad incident. I am confident that the police will take necessary action and arrest the accused.”
The Incident in Juhu
The shooting took place within the jurisdiction of the Juhu Police Station in Mumbai. While reports indicated that the firing targeted the actor's car, the police have officially confirmed that Tiger Shroff is safe and did not sustain any gunshot injuries. However, reports suggest that another individual may have been injured during the attack.
Political Firestorm Erupts Over Mumbai's Safety
The incident has triggered a wave of criticism from political leaders who claim that the law and order situation in India's financial capital has deteriorated significantly.
Congress Leaders Slam State Government
Congress leader Sachin Sawant took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his shock, questioning the current state of security in the city. He linked this event to a series of high-profile violent incidents, including the murder of Baba Siddique and the shooting near Salman Khan’s residence.
“What’s exactly going on in Mumbai? The murder of Baba Siddique, a shooting at Salman Khan’s house, threats to numerous actors and producers… Law and order in Mumbai has gone completely haywire,” Sawant wrote.
Sawant further launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister, alleging a total failure in governance and suggesting that the city is being pushed into the "clutches of criminals."
Adding to the criticism, Mumbai North Central MP Varsha Eknath Gaikwad questioned who is responsible for the safety of Mumbaikars if even prominent figures are not secure. She argued that the Chief Minister is overburdened with too many portfolios and called for the appointment of a dedicated, independent Home Minister to oversee the department and remove political pressure from the police.
AIMIM Demands Vigilance
AIMIM leader Waris Pathan also condemned the attack, questioning if the city is being dragged back to the violent era of the 1990s. He referenced similar threats faced by Salman Khan and Rohit Shetty, urging the Mumbai Police to remain vigilant and act promptly to stop such thugs from operating in the city.
As the investigation continues, the Mumbai Police are currently searching for the culprits and working to determine the motive behind the attack on the actor's vehicle.