Two assailants were detained after Tiger Shroff’s car was attacked on October 18 in Juhu. The actor escaped with minor injuries, but his driver got hurt during the firing. Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Garg said, "Tiger Shroff did not sustain any gunshot injuries; he is completely safe." Investigation continues.
Tiger Shroff
Tiger Shroff's car was attacked on October 18 after the actor left a football ground in Juhu in the evening. Three assailants, hidden among a group of cameramen and fans, emerged with guns and fired multiple rounds of bullets. Fortunately, the actor escaped the attack with minor injuries, but his driver had to be hospitalised. Immediately after the firing incident, the Mumbai police launched an investigation and made arrests based on initial suspicion and evidence. Hours after the incident, Times Now got access to a picture of the assailants.
Tiger Shroff firing incident assailants captured on CCTV
Two assailants were captured on CCTV footage. Another visual that was accessed by Times Now revealed what happened outside the football ground on Sunday evening. After the firing, paparazzi and fans standing there to catch a glimpse of the actor ran to a safer spot. However, Tiger handled the situation calmly.
Tiger Shroff's attackers captured on CCTV
Deputy Commissioner of Police issues statement
In an official statement to ANI, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mohit Garg said two people, including Tiger's driver, were injured in the incident. Addressing the incident, DCP Garg said Shroff did not sustain any gunshot injuries and was safe.
"This incident took place around 7 o'clock. Some unknown individuals arrived at the scene and opened fire on Mr Tiger Shroff as he was leaving after concluding a private event. Tiger Shroff did not sustain any gunshot injuries; he is completely safe. Two people were injured in the incident: one is his driver, Firdaus, who sustained an injury to his hand. According to the latest information, he is out of danger," said Garg to reporters.
He added, "The second person injured is Mr Chauhan, who is currently undergoing treatment. Recognising the seriousness of the incident, the Mumbai Police have deployed a sufficient number of teams, with various branches involved in the investigation. A forensic team has conducted a preliminary analysis. Further relevant information will be conveyed to you as it becomes available."
The DCP said further relevant information would be shared as it becomes available.
Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for attack on Tiger Shroff
Following the attack, Lawrence Bishnoi's gang member claimed responsibility and reportedly shared a post on Facebook that read, “I am Anil Pandit, Lawrence Bishnoi’s younger brother. Regarding what happened [with] Tiger Shroff in Mumbai today, I, Anil Pandit, and my elder brother Harman Sandhu take responsibility for it."
According to the latest development, Mumbai police have detained two people.
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