Three arrested after shooting at Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai

Three suspects apprehended at Kota railway station

Three individuals involved in the shooting were apprehended at the Kota railway station in Rajasthan while travelling by train. The suspects are associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

The arrested group consists of two people from Haryana and one from Maharashtra.

Mumbai Police form 15 teams for investigation

Mumbai Police have formed 15 teams, including members of the Crime Branch, to investigate the shooting incident. Authorities have registered a First Information Report against three unidentified individuals under sections regarding attempt to murder and the Arms Act.

The motorcycle used in the attack has been recovered by police, who reported that the suspects initially fled toward Andheri station.

A forensic team visited the scene near Pushpa Park within the Juhu police station limits to collect ballistic evidence and inspect the vehicle. Police are also analysing CCTV footage from surrounding locations to determine the identity and total number of assailants involved in the incident.

Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack on the actor. A viral social media post alleged the group was responsible, though police are yet to verify the authenticity of this claim.

Variety reported that a social media post identified gang members Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu as the men behind the shooting. In an audio clip shared online, a man calling himself Anil Pandit stated that Shroff was singled out for defying the gang.

He alleged that the actor was targeted for continuing to work with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Anil Pandit, who is suspected to be operating from the United States, issued threats to anyone in the industry who continues to work with Salman Khan.

Driver and bystander injured in gunfire

The gunfire left the actor's driver and caretaker, Firdos Ibrahim Baloch, and an autorickshaw driver, identified as Chauhan, injured. Both men were rushed for medical treatment following the incident.

NDTV and Rediff reported that the driver, also identified as Firdous, sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand.

Maharashtra government officials visit actor

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Tiger Shroff at his residence in Bandra late Sunday night to check on his health. He assured the family that security would be provided.

Shinde addressed the shooting, stating: "Such gang wars were quite common in the 90s, but the Mumbai Police put an end to them in 1995. These attempts to intimidate people will not be tolerated, and we will put an end to this hooliganism.".

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to the actor over the phone, assuring him of support and saying: "We are all with you. We will track down the accused soon. Do not worry.". Fadnavis directed Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti to expedite the investigation and take strict action against those responsible.

Security increased amid political criticism

Security has been increased outside the residence of actor Salman Khan in Bandra following the shooting incident. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale condemned the attack as unacceptable and urged the public not to politicise the incident.

Opposition parties have criticised the state government and Chief Minister Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, for the alleged deteriorating law and order in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe Patil criticised the state government and police, citing a failure to prevent criminal activities orchestrated by individuals operating from inside jails.

Tiger Shroff’s background and narrow escape

Tiger Shroff, born Jai Hemant Shroff on 2 March 1990, is a martial artist holding a fifth-degree black belt in Taekwondo who debuted with the film Heropanti in 2014. The actor told Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde that he had received no prior threats and had no known animosity with anyone.

He reportedly avoided a potential encounter by skipping his usual post-football photo session with fans due to fatigue.