Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Suspect Detained, Attackers’ Abandoned Motorcycle Recovered at Andheri Station

Mumbai: The investigation into the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has gathered pace, with Mumbai Police detaining one suspect. Police have set up 15 teams to probe the case. The statement of the actor's driver, Firdous, who was injured in the incident, has also been recorded.

Police have recovered the attackers' Pulsar motorcycle, found abandoned near Andheri railway station. Images of the alleged attackers have also emerged in CCTV footage, and the probe is being carried out on that basis.

Firing on Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu, two injured

The incident took place on Sunday, 18 October, near Pushpa Park in Mumbai's Juhu area. According to preliminary information, Tiger Shroff was returning home by car after playing football when three unidentified attackers allegedly opened fire. A crowd had also gathered in the area hoping to catch a glimpse of the actor.

Tiger Shroff's driver, Firdous, was shot in the left hand. An auto-rickshaw driver was also injured. Firdous has been admitted to Nanavati Hospital, while the other injured man was taken to Cooper Hospital.

Early reports had said three people, including the actor, were injured. Mumbai Police later clarified that Tiger Shroff was not hit by a bullet and is completely safe.

Motorcycle found near Andheri station, police going through CCTV footage

After the firing, police stepped up the search for the accused. A motorcycle left near Andheri railway station has been recovered during the probe. Police are also going through CCTV footage from nearby cameras, in which suspected attackers are said to be visible.

The police forensic team has begun a preliminary analysis of evidence linked to the spot. Officials said all angles of the case are being examined and efforts to identify the accused are continuing.

Social media post claims Bishnoi gang's role; 15 police teams on the case

Meanwhile, an alleged post in the name of gangster Anil Pandit has surfaced on social media, claiming that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang carried out the firing. However, there is no independent confirmation of the post's authenticity or of the gang's alleged role in the firing.

For now, the claim cannot be treated as a finding of the investigation. Police are examining all possible links in the case.

Chief Minister Fadnavis speaks to Tiger Shroff

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti after the incident. He directed him to investigate the case and take strict action against those responsible.

The Chief Minister also spoke to Tiger Shroff by phone. Reassuring the actor, he said, "We are all with you. The accused will be traced and arrested as soon as possible."

Mumbai Police DCP Mohit Garg said the incident took place when Tiger Shroff was returning in his car. The actor was not hit by any bullet and is safe. He said police have formed several teams, with about 15 of them investigating the case. The forensic team has also begun its preliminary examination.

Shinde meets Tiger Shroff: "No one's bullying will work"

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also visited Tiger Shroff's home after the firing and met him. Condemning the incident, he said it was a serious matter. He said no one's bullying would be allowed in Mumbai. He added that police would take strict action to stop gang wars and attempts to intimidate people in the city.

Shinde said, "This is a major incident, about five rounds were fired… Fortunately, Tiger is safe. But such hooliganism will not be tolerated at all. No one's bullying will work in Mumbai. Such gang wars used to happen in the 90s, which Mumbai Police ended in 1995 itself. We will uproot this kind of terror."

Tiger Shroff's left hand hurt by gunpowder and glass

Deputy Chief Minister Shinde said Tiger Shroff's left hand was injured by gunpowder and pieces of glass. He said the actor is fine, but he and his mother have been quite shaken since the incident. Shinde assured the family that the state government is with them and that attempts to threaten or intimidate public figures would not be tolerated.