MUMBAI, India: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire at his car in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening, injuring his driver and an autorickshaw driver, police said.
Police said the shooting took place near Pushpa Park in the western suburb while Shroff was returning from playing football at a club. Three motorcycle-borne attackers were reported to have been involved in the attack.
Multiple shots allegedly fired at Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumnai as he was exiting the ground after playing football.
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Teams, including personnel from the Mumbai Crime Branch and local police, have been formed to investigate the shooting and trace those responsible, officials said.
Shroff’s father, veteran actor Jackie Shroff, confirmed that his son was safe and was assisting police at the station.
Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility
A social media post reportedly issued by members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack and threatened further attacks against people in Mumbai’s film industry who work with actor Salman Khan.
Mumbai Police have not confirmed any link between the gang and the attack.
In the post, a man identified as Anil Pandit claimed that he and Harman Sandhu were responsible for the shooting. The message said they had previously contacted Shroff and attempted to warn him.
“We, Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, take responsibility for what happened to Tiger Shroff today,” the post said, adding that the actor had failed to heed their warning.
#BREAKING : Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility for Firing Incident Involving Tiger Shroff
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped without injuries after gunmen reportedly opened fire in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening, according to police. Two drivers—Shroff’s driver and an autorickshaw driver—were injured in the incident.
The firing reportedly occurred near Pushpa Park, under the jurisdiction of Juhu police station. Officials are piecing together the events and investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Separately, a social media post purportedly claiming responsibility on behalf of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has circulated online. Police have not verified the post, and the alleged gang’s involvement remains unconfirmed.
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The message threatened that others in the film industry who worked with Salman Khan or ignored the group’s warnings would be targeted next.
Watch: A firing incident has been reported under Juhu Police Station. Tiger Shroff is safe and has not sustained any gunshot injuries. Further investigation is underway.
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Police said the motive for the shooting remained unclear and would be established as the investigation progressed.
Police Examine CCTV, Collect Ballistic Evidence
A police official said Shroff had sustained no injuries in the firing. His driver, identified in reports as Firdaus, suffered an injury to his left hand, while an autorickshaw driver identified as Chauhan was also injured. Both were taken for medical treatment.
#WATCH | Actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after three motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on him while he was returning after playing football at a club on Sunday evening. Shroff’s driver and driver of an autorickshaw were injured in the attack which was later claimed by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
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Preliminary information indicated that the assailants opened fire as Shroff was about to get into his BMW, according to a witness account reported by Indian media.
Police cordoned off the area and launched a search for the attackers. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the surrounding streets to establish how many people were involved and identify their movements before and after the shooting.
“The Juhu Police have launched a detailed inquiry to ascertain the exact sequence of events, verify the circumstances surrounding the firing, and track down those involved,” the police official said.
VIDEO | Mumbai: On firing attempt at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car, DCP Mohit Kumar Garg says, “The incident took place at around 7:00 PM. Some unknown persons came to the location and opened fire at Mr. Tiger Shroff as he was returning after finishing his private event. Tiger Shroff did not sustain any gunshot injuries and is completely safe. Two people were injured in the incident. One of them is Mr. Firdaus, his driver, who sustained an injury to his hand. According to the information available so far, he is completely out of danger. The second injured person is Mr. Chauhan, who is currently undergoing treatment. Taking the seriousness of the incident into account, Mumbai Police has formed teams in sufficient numbers. All personnel and branches are working on the case. The forensic team has conducted a preliminary analysis. As soon as any further relevant information becomes available, it will be communicated to you.”
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Recent Attacks Raise Security Concerns
The shooting comes amid concerns over attacks and threats involving prominent figures in Mumbai’s entertainment industry.
On February 1, unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Juhu shortly after midnight.
Several rounds were fired at the nine-storey building, and a bullet struck the glass of a gym on the first floor.
In October 2024, veteran politician and Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique, 66, was shot dead outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Mumbai’s Bandra East area.
Three masked assailants fired multiple rounds as he was entering his car, striking him in the chest and abdomen.
The latest shooting has heightened concern in the film industry.
Shroff, born Jai Hemant Shroff on March 2, 1990, made his acting debut in the 2014 film Heropanti.
A martial artist, he holds a fifth-degree black belt in Taekwondo. He also co-founded Matrix Fight Night, an Indian mixed martial arts promotion, in 2019.
