MUMBAI: Armed men opened fire on the car of renowned Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, injuring his driver, while the actor himself remained safe here on Sunday.
The incident has rasied questions which is claimed that India is safe. According to media reports, the incident took place near Pushpa Park in Mumbai’s Juhu area, when Tiger Shroff was leaving in his car after playing football.
The unidentified attackers opened fire on his BMW. Initial information indicated that the attackers fired approximately 3 shots at the car. The actor’s driver, Firdous, was shot in the hand, while another person was also injured. It was reported that a large number of fans were present at the time to catch a glimpse of the actor.
The sudden sound of gunfire caused panic in the area, with people running towards safe places to save their lives. An alleged video of the incident is also circulating on social media, showing the sound of gunfire and fear among the people.
Meanwhile, a message posted on social media in the Names of Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, who are allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for the attack.
The message also threatened film personalities who have worked with Bollywood actor Salman Khan. However, Mumbai Police said the authenticity of the claim and the involvement of the alleged gang in the attack have not yet been confirmed.
Mumbai Police Deputy Commissioner Mohit Garg confirmed that Tiger Shroff was completely safe in the shooting incident and had not been hit by any bullet. Police have begun collecting evidence from the crime scene and obtaining footage from nearby CCTV cameras, while special investigation teams have been formed to arrest the attackers. Investigations are continuing to determine the motive of the attack and identify the suspects.
The team of the actor’s father and renowned Bollywood star Jackie Shroff also confirmed that Tiger Shroff was safe.
Following the incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde strongly condemned the firing, saying that gang warfare would not be tolerated in Mumbai under any circumstances and that strict action would be taken against those responsible.
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