Tiger Shroff reportedly escaped unhurt after three motorcycle-borne men opened fire in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening. The incident took place as the actor was leaving a venue in the area after playing football at Pushpa Park. According to initial reports, fans had gathered outside the venue to catch a glimpse of the actor when the firing took place. While Tiger remained safe, his driver and an autorickshaw driver were injured in the incident, police said.
Video captures sounds of gunshots; Mumbai Crime Branch reaches spot
According to the TV9 report, from the preliminary information, Tiger Shroff was travelling in his BMW when shots were fired from the crowd outside the venue. A video has also surfaced on social media in which five gunshots can reportedly be heard. Following the incident, the area was sealed off, and the Mumbai Crime Branch reached the spot to investigate. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the firing and the identities of the alleged attackers are awaited.Meanwhile, according to ANI report, Mumbai Police said, “A firing incident has been reported under Juhu Police Station. Actor Tiger Shroff is safe and has not sustained any gunshot injuries. Further investigation is underway.”
Ashish Shelar calls the incident unfortunate and says no culprits will be spared
Maharashtra cabinet minister Ashish Shelar addressed the incident in an interview with TV9, describing it as unfortunate and asserting that no culprits would be spared. He said that, according to the initial information he had received, Tiger and his friends had visited Juhu for a football match. Shelar also confirmed that the actor’s driver had been hospitalised at Nanavati Hospital following the incident.
Minister speaks to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti
Shelar further said that he had spoken to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and Joint Commissioner of Police Manoj Sharma regarding the matter. According to the minister, Sharma was present at the venue as the investigation got underway. The police are expected to examine the available evidence and establish the sequence of events leading up to the firing.
Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly claims responsibility
According to a TV9 report, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the firing incident. The claim has not been independently verified in the information available at the time of writing. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
Tiger Shroff, 36, is the son of veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff and is known for films including ‘Heropanti’, ‘Baaghi’ and ‘War’. He was last seen in A Harsha’s ‘Baaghi 4’, which also starred Sanjay Dutt, Sonam Bajwa and Harnaaz Sandhu.
