Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen allegedly opened fire at his car in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, prompting Mumbai Police to form 15 teams to track down the attackers.Shroff’s driver and an autorickshaw driver were injured in the firing and taken for medical treatment, police said.
According to reports, at least two people have been detained, while a case has been registered against three individuals in connection with the incident.A social media post allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, police are yet to verify the authenticity of the claim.
Eyewitness Recalls Moments of Panic
Salma Sheikh, a vlogger who witnessed the incident, said people initially mistook the gunshots for firecrackers.“At first, everyone thought someone was bursting firecrackers. But then the actor’s driver stepped out of the car, bleeding,” she reportedly said.She also suggested that the attackers appeared to be minors, estimating their ages to be around 15 to 16 years. However, their identities and ages have not been officially confirmed.The firing took place near Pushpa Park, within the jurisdiction of Juhu police station in Mumbai’s western suburbs. Police are investigating the sequence of events leading up to the attack.Tiger Shroff Safe, Driver InjuredA police official confirmed that Shroff was unharmed in the incident. His driver, identified as Firdaus, sustained an injury to his left hand, while another injured person, an autorickshaw driver identified only as Chauhan, was also taken for medical treatment.Preliminary reports suggest that an unidentified person opened fire at the actor’s car.Actor Jackie Shroff, Tiger’s father, also confirmed that his son was safe and was assisting the police with the investigation.
Viral Video Shows Gunman Opening Fire
A video circulating on social media reportedly shows an unidentified person firing at the actor’s car.Mumbai Police have launched a major manhunt to identify and arrest those involved. Specialised teams are examining CCTV footage from the surrounding areas to establish the identities and number of attackers.A total of 15 teams, including personnel from the Mumbai Crime Branch and local police, have been formed to investigate the case from all angles.A forensic team also visited the scene to collect ballistic evidence, examine the vehicle and determine the exact number of rounds fired.
CM Devendra Fadnavis Assures Strict Action
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti to seek details of the incident. He directed the police to speed up the investigation, identify the attackers and take strict action against those responsible.Fadnavis also spoke to Tiger Shroff over the phone and assured him of support, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.“We are all with you. We will track down the accused soon. Do not worry,” Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, reportedly told the actor.Police are continuing to analyse CCTV footage and forensic evidence to establish the circumstances surrounding the firing and identify the assailants. The alleged claim of responsibility by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang remains unverified.