ASFC Suspends Celebrity Football After Tiger Shroff Shooting
- ASFC has suspended all football practice sessions indefinitely.
- Tiger Shroff was targeted by gunmen on October 18 in Juhu.
- The actor escaped unhurt, but his driver and a staff member were injured.
- Club owner Bunty Walia cited security concerns as the reason for the suspension.
- Mumbai Police have formed 15 teams to investigate the shooting.
The All Stars Football Club has suspended all regular practice sessions and friendly matches indefinitely following a shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. The club cancelled its scheduled practice match on October 25, one week after the shooting occurred.
The club will not host any training or matches until it establishes adequate security arrangements.
Details of the October 18 shooting in Juhu
Three men on a motorcycle opened fire on Tiger Shroff as he entered his car on October 18 at 7 p.m.. The shooting occurred outside the Pushpa Park football ground in Mumbai's Juhu area.
Shroff escaped the attack without bullet injuries, suffering only minor cuts and trauma. His driver, Firdous, sustained minor injuries and is out of danger. A staff member, Umesh Chavan, suffered a bullet injury.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Garg confirmed that two people were injured in the attack. A nearby fan and the driver were identified as those injured during the incident. Both staff members are currently undergoing hospital treatment.
Bunty Walia confirms indefinite training suspension
All Stars Football Club owner Bunty Walia confirmed the suspension of all training sessions, including Sunday practices. Walia stated, "All the sessions have been suspended." "For the time being, until we get our security protocols in place, that's the best way forward."
Club authorities said they will not proceed without consulting police, noting that if Tiger Shroff can be targeted, any celebrity could be at risk. The club will only resume activities after receiving police clearance regarding its security arrangements.
New security protocols for future celebrity matches
The club is considering new safety measures, including keeping practice sessions away from paparazzi. Authorities plan to stop publicly disclosing the date, time, and venue of future matches because current media coverage reveals the whereabouts of celebrities.
The club invites people to follow its WhatsApp, Telegram, and YouTube channels for future updates.
Mumbai Police investigation into the attack
Mumbai Police launched an investigation into the attack. Officers formed 15 teams to trace the unidentified assailants. Investigators are currently examining CCTV footage from the surrounding areas.
History of violence against Bollywood figures
Reports note a history of shooting attacks involving the Hindi film industry. These include incidents involving Rajiv Rai and Gulshan Kumar in 1997, Rakesh Roshan in 2000, Salman Khan in April 2024, Disha Patani in September 2025, and Rohit Shetty in February 2026.
Indulgexpress reported that Salman Khan was also targeted by gunfire at his apartment.
Impact on celebrity football regulars
Celebrities Abhishek Bachchan, Karthik Aaryan, and Ranbir Kapoor are regular players who attend the Sunday sessions. The suspension of training creates a hiatus for these sporting activities. These sessions had was a leisure ground for several celebrities.
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