Mumbai, Oct. 21: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was reportedly not the original target of the firing incident in Mumbai, according to details emerging from the investigation. Police sources said the accused had initially planned to target another prominent actor but allegedly changed their plan because of the celebrity’s tight security.
The accused reportedly chose Tiger Shroff after reviewing social media reels posted by his fans. They allegedly believed he had less security and would be easier to target. Police sources also said the accused wanted to create panic in the Bollywood industry.
Tiger Shroff Firing Case Investigation Intensifies
On Sunday evening, three assailants on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire at a car carrying Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The actor escaped unhurt, while his driver sustained injuries.
Police arrested three suspects at Kota railway station in Rajasthan within hours of the incident. Investigators are continuing to examine the motive behind the attack and the circumstances surrounding the alleged change in target.
Several film personalities, including Amaal Mallik, Mika Singh, Vidyut Jammwal, Shatrughan Sinha and Ravi Kishan, expressed concern over the incident.
Actor Suniel Shetty, who is close to Tiger’s father Jackie Shroff, also reacted to the shooting. He said the incident was deeply upsetting and stressed the importance of public safety.
The reported revelations have added a new dimension to the investigation. Police are working to establish the sequence of events and verify the claims about the alleged original target.
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