Punjab Newsline | Mumbai
Mumbai Police have intensified their investigation into the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff’s car in the Juhu area on Sunday evening. An FIR has been registered against three unidentified accused after five rounds were allegedly fired at the actor’s vehicle. Police have recovered the motorcycle allegedly used in the crime and are working to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Photographs purportedly showing two of the suspected shooters have also surfaced. The two men can be seen wearing white shirts, with one of them sporting a black cap. However, the time and location at which the photographs were taken have not yet been confirmed.
According to police, the accused allegedly abandoned their motorcycle outside Andheri West railway station after the shooting before fleeing the scene. Investigators are examining available evidence and pursuing leads to establish the identities of those involved and the motive behind the attack.
Alleged Lawrence Gang Link Under Investigation
The firing incident has taken another turn after Anil Pandit, who is allegedly linked to the Lawrence gang, reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack. The claim is being examined as part of the investigation.
Police are also investigating whether the alleged shooters acted independently or were following instructions from others. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the investigation will extend to those suspected of directing the attack from behind the scenes.
Tiger Shroff’s Driver Injured, Fan in Critical Condition
Tiger Shroff’s driver, Firdaus, sustained a bullet injury during the incident. A fan identified as Umesh Chavan was also injured in the firing and is reported to be in critical condition.
According to Mumbai Police, Chavan was initially admitted to Cooper Hospital but was later shifted to KEM Hospital for better medical treatment.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Tiger Shroff late at night following the incident. Shinde said the actor had sustained injuries to his hand from gunpowder and glass fragments.
CM Devendra Fadnavis Says Police Have Crucial Leads
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the shooting as a serious and condemnable incident and said Mumbai Police were treating the matter with utmost seriousness.
“Police have found some important clues, which are currently being investigated. Some specific individuals have also been identified, and they will be arrested soon,” Fadnavis said.
He added that the investigation would also focus on tracing the alleged masterminds operating behind the attack. According to the Chief Minister, some of those involved may be operating from outside Maharashtra and even from outside India.
Fadnavis said the authorities were determined to thwart the accused persons’ plans and bring those responsible to justice.
Ravi Kishan Calls for Strict Punishment
Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan expressed concern over the firing incident and called for strict punishment for those found responsible.
He said the case required a thorough investigation and expressed confidence that the accused would be apprehended. Kishan also praised the efforts of the Maharashtra Police and state government in pursuing the case.
Ashoke Pandit Raises Concerns Over Public Safety
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit said the government and police must take firm action against those involved in such attacks. He warned that repeated incidents of this nature could undermine confidence in the safety of people working in the film industry.
Pandit stressed that the issue extended beyond Bollywood, as shootings targeting public figures could create fear among ordinary citizens as well.
He said people could begin to feel increasingly unsafe if such incidents continued to occur, adding that security concerns affected society as a whole and should not be treated merely as an industry-specific problem.
Shatrughan Sinha Describes Attack as Shocking
Actor Shatrughan Sinha also reacted to the incident, expressing concern over the firing targeting Tiger Shroff.
He described the attack as serious and alarming, noting that the actor had escaped more serious injury while his driver was hurt. Sinha called for attention to the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Investigation Continues
Mumbai Police are continuing to examine the evidence, trace the suspects and investigate the alleged gang connection. The recovery of the motorcycle and the emergence of photographs purportedly showing the suspects are among the developments being examined.
The police investigation will seek to establish the precise sequence of events, identify everyone involved and determine whether the attack was carried out at the direction of an alleged mastermind. No arrests had been confirmed in the information available at the time of writing.
