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A shaken and visibly distressed Tiger Shroff was given full state protection late Sunday evening as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde arrived at the actor’s Bandra residence following the shooting incident.
Condemning the targeted attack on Shroff’s vehicle, Shinde issued a stern ultimatum to the city’s underworld, saying the government would not tolerate a revival of gang wars and vowing to deal with organized crime with a “tit for a tattoo”.
‘Bullets for bullets’: Shinde vows to root out criminal networks
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister drew parallels with the state’s aggressive crackdown on organized crime decades ago. “Their roots were dug up in the 1990s when gang wars flourished. It is time to uproot them again in the same way,” Shinde said.
Quick answers to key questions
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Unidentified assailants opened fire on Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday night. Shroff escaped unhurt while his driver and the autorickshaw driver were injured.
Three suspected gunmen have reportedly been arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan. Reports said two were from Haryana and one from Maharashtra.
No. A viral post on social media claimed a gang was responsible, but police have not verified the claim.
Police formed teams to track down the attackers and examined CCTV footage. The forensics team also examined the crime scene and the vehicle and collected ballistic evidence.
Eknath Shinde assured Shroff and his family of full state protection. Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti has also been deputed to review security arrangements for actors and other members of the film industry.
When asked about the administration’s response to the attack, Shinde was unequivocal: “It will be tit for tattoo, bullet for bullet.”
He emphasized that the government will not strictly tolerate any attempt to intimidate celebrities or establish criminal dominance in Maharashtra.
Shinde also noted that Shroff and his family, especially his mother Ayesha Shroff, were under considerable mental stress after the incident as the actor had no previous disputes or arguments that would have triggered such an attack.
Accused operating outside Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis
Speaking to reporters in Nagpur on Monday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that the police had obtained crucial clues about the identity of the attackers.
Fadnavis revealed that the accused were operating outside Maharashtra and potentially from abroad. He assured that the state police is actively coordinating with other state agencies and seeking help from central intelligence agencies to track down the network.
“We will also track down their handlers who are hiding elsewhere and send instructions from there,” Fadnavis said, reiterating that the safety of citizens and public officials would not be compromised.
Three suspected shooters were arrested in Kota
Three people allegedly involved in the assassination of Tiger Shroff have been detained at Kota railway station in Rajasthan, according to an NDTV report. The suspects were reportedly detained while traveling by train.
Among the three arrested accused, two are from Haryana while one is a resident of Maharashtra, an NDTV report said.
According to ANI, investigating agencies suspect that the attackers were monitoring Shroff’s weekly routine, specifically noting his regular Sunday visits to the Juhu football ground. The shooters timed the ambush perfectly and struck just as the actor was leaving his seat in the car.
After the gunfight, the attackers took a pre-planned escape route along SV Road and passed through Vile Parle and Andheri areas. They reportedly abandoned their getaway motorcycle near Andheri West railway station before boarding a train towards Borivali.
Initial information gathered by the police indicated that the suspects later crossed the Maharashtra border into neighboring Gujarat to evade capture, ANI reported.
Juhu attack and Bishnoi gang claims
The incident took place on Sunday evening when unidentified assailants opened fire on Shroff’s vehicle in Mumbai’s Juhu area. While the actor escaped unhurt, his driver and another individual sustained injuries in the attack.
Shortly after the shooting, a viral post emerged on social media claiming that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was responsible. The Mumbai Police is yet to verify the authenticity of this claim.
According to an NDTV report, all three gunmen are suspected to have close links with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, confirming earlier claims on social media.
Special teams were formed
The Mumbai Police took a serious note of the shooting and formed a special team to track down the assailants. Shinde assured that the culprits will be arrested soon and face strict legal action. Additionally, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the security measures provided to actors and other members of the film industry.
