Tiger Shroff is a ‘real-life hero’: Netizens praise actor for taking injured driver to hospital after attack in South | Today’s news
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff is being hailed as a “real life hero” on social media after the horrific fire attack in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday night.
The video showed an unknown person shooting at the actor’s car. The 36-year-old actor escaped unhurt, but his driver and the autorickshaw driver were injured in the incident, police said.
His driver Firdaus was hit and sustained injuries after unidentified gunmen attacked the actor and opened fire on his car. However, instead of running away from the spot to ensure his own safety, Shroff took over the controls, jumped into the driver’s seat and rushed the injured driver to Nanavati Hospital for immediate medical treatment.
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Unidentified assailants opened fire on Tiger Shroff’s car near Pushpa Park in Juhu area of Mumbai. Shroff was unhurt while his driver and the autorickshaw driver were injured.
Shroff reportedly took the driver’s seat and took his injured driver Firdaus to Nanavati Hospital for immediate medical treatment.
No. Tiger Shroff escaped without gunshot wounds. His driver and the autorickshaw driver were injured in the accident.
The police formed 15 teams, including Crime Branch and local police personnel, to investigate and trace the attackers. Forensic experts examined the scene and the vehicle while police analyzed CCTV footage.
A viral social media post attributed the responsibility to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The police did not verify the authenticity of the post.
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Netizens react
After a video of Tiger Shroff’s quick thinking under fire went viral on social media, netizens praised the actor’s extraordinary courage.
“Tiger Shroff is a true hero,” wrote NCP’s Anish Gawande on X. “After his driver was shot in his stead, he chose not to run from the spot. Instead, he jumped into the driver’s seat and took Firdaus to the hospital instead.”
“Thank you Tiger for being brave and taking him to the hospital,” the social media user wrote. “Yes, he showed a quick reaction in such a critical situation,” added another.
The user commented: “This is what true courage and bravery looks like.”
“Acting on instinct when there’s blood is the real test and he passed,” said another user. “He knows every second counts,” the user said.
“Respect to Tiger Shroff,” said one user, praising Shroff. “When shots rang out and his injured driver needed help, he immediately got into the driver’s seat. True character is shown in moments of crisis. Get well soon my friend.”
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The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility
According to a viral social media post, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack, but the police are yet to verify its authenticity.
The incident took place near Pushpa Park under Juhu police station in the western suburbs and police are piecing together the chain of events, an official said on Sunday.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to Shroff over phone on Sunday and assured him of support, saying the accused would be tracked down soon, according to the chief minister’s office.
“We are all with you. We will trace the accused soon. Don’t worry,” Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, told the actor.
Fadnavis sought details of the incident from Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and asked him to nab the attackers quickly, speed up investigations and take strict action against those responsible.
“A total of 15 teams, including dedicated personnel from the Mumbai Crime Branch and the local police, have been constituted to investigate the case from all angles and nab the culprits,” a police official said.
A forensics team visited the incident site to collect ballistic evidence, inspect the vehicle and determine the exact number of rounds fired.
Police analyzed CCTV footage from nearby locations to ascertain the identity and total number of assailants involved in the incident.
