Mumbai Police warn Bollywood stars after Tiger Shroff shooting

Tiger Shroff shooting incident in Juhu

On the evening of 18 October, three men riding a motorcycle opened fire at Tiger Shroff’s car in the Juhu area of Mumbai. While the actor escaped the attack unharmed, both his driver and a passerby sustained injuries during the incident.

Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility and threats

Within hours of the shooting, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang posted on social media to claim responsibility for the attack. Several Bollywood personalities have since received threats from individuals claiming links to this criminal gang. The recent security advisory from the police explicitly references these ongoing threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi group.

Reconnaissance of celebrity homes

The attackers allegedly employed various auto-rickshaw drivers to visit and survey these celebrity properties. Investigators also found that the group used social media content to select their targets. This evidence led the Mumbai Police to issue a security advisory warning Bollywood stars to avoid crowded public places.

Investigation into the attack and arrests

Police have identified Anil Pandit as a wanted accused in the shooting, describing him as an alleged associate of the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Officers have arrested 11 suspects in connection with the case. These individuals were apprehended in Kota, Rajasthan, as well as various locations across Delhi and Haryana.

Authorities are currently investigating whether the incident is linked to a criminal gang previously associated with other assaults on Bollywood personalities.

Impact on celebrity security and fan interactions

Mumbai Police have advised Bollywood stars to limit fan interactions and avoid crowded public spaces following the firing case. Actors have been told to steer clear of large gatherings as a precautionary security measure.

Since the attack, tighter security measures have become visible at public appearances.

Bachchan removed this glass a few days later.

During preliminary questioning, the accused reported they identified Tiger Shroff’s lack of police protection through reels shared by his fans.

Industry-wide security review

The incident has prompted police and private security agencies to review protection arrangements for film stars throughout the industry. Police sources have indicated that the advisory aims to prevent further security risks to these personalities.