Mumbai police hunt gunmen after Tiger Shroff's car attacked; suspects arrested in Kota
Three motorcyclists opened fire on Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu, firing seven rounds from a Zigana handgun; Shroff escaped injury while driver Firdaus suffered a hand wound and passerby Umesh Charan was hit in the chest. Police formed fifteen investigative teams, are analysing CCTV footage and tracing the shooters who fled toward SV Road and Vile Parle railway station. A social‑media post and voice note alleged that individuals named Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, were involved, and police are verifying the claim; Pandit, wanted in extortion cases, posted the allegation from California. Three men were later arrested at Kota railway station in connection with the attack.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the continuing threat of organized‑crime violence against high‑profile figures and the challenges faced by law enforcement.
How this story developed
- Oct 18 Tiger Shroff unharmed as gunmen on motorcycles open fire in Mumbai's Juhu
- Oct 19 Police have formed fifteen investigative teams to track the attackers.
- Oct 19 Three suspects were arrested at Kota railway station in connection with the shooting.
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