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Tiger Shroff Survives Juhu Shooting; Gang Claims Responsibility
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The Juhu Ambush
On a Sunday evening, Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was leaving a football ground in Mumbai’s Juhu district when three motorcyclists opened fire on his BMW saloon. Video footage shows the assailants firing four to five rounds as the vehicle passed near Pushpa Park. Shroff emerged unharmed; his driver, Firdaus (also reported as Firdos), suffered a severe gunshot wound to his left hand, and a passing autorickshaw driver, Chauhan, was also injured. Some reports add a third civilian casualty, a 35-year-old man taken to Cooper Hospital with a chest wound.
Background & Context
The attack follows intimidation linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, allegedly directed from prison by Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi. The gang has previously targeted Bollywood figures associated with Salman Khan, citing the 1998 black-buck poaching case that led to Khan’s conviction. Prior incidents include gunfire at Khan’s Bandra residence in April 2024, an intimidation attempt on filmmaker Rohit Shetty, extortion threats against Ranveer Singh, and the October 2024 killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique—attributed to the same network.
Data & Statistics
- Rounds fired: four to five.
- Injured parties: two confirmed (driver and autorickshaw driver); a third civilian injury reported by some sources.
- Police response: 15 specialised investigative squads deployed; forensic teams conducted preliminary ballistics on the vehicle.
- Claims of responsibility: audio recording by Anil Pandit and digital communique attribute the attack to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, warning that any collaboration with Salman Khan will be met with violence.
Official Statements & Responses
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde condemned the incident, stating that intimidation will not be tolerated. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis contacted Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, directing a swift investigation and the formation of fifteen dedicated teams. Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Garg confirmed the shooting occurred around 7 p.m., reiterated that Shroff was unharmed, and noted that the driver’s condition was stable. Mumbai police have not independently verified the gang’s claim, describing the motive as “unclear” pending further forensic analysis.
Verbatim Quotes
- “These attempts to intimidate people will not be tolerated, and we will put an end to this hooliganism,” — Eknath Shinde
- “We are all with you. We will trace and apprehend the accused at the earliest,” — Devendra Fadnavis
- “Some unknown individuals arrived at the scene and opened fire on Mr Tiger Shroff as he was leaving after concluding a private event. Tiger Shroff did not sustain any gunshot injuries; he is completely safe,” — Mohit Garg
- “Tiger Shroff’s vehicle was targeted. This incident is deeply concerning and condemnable; I condemn it in the strongest possible terms,” — Eknath Shinde
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the number of injured bystanders. The BBC, Openthemagazine, and several Indian outlets report two injured individuals, while FijiVillage, iDiva, and others mention a third civilian victim with a chest wound. Although the gang’s claim is widely circulated via audio recordings and social-media posts, Mumbai police have not confirmed involvement, leaving the motive and chain of command unverified.
What’s Next
The investigation continues with forensic experts analysing bullet casings and CCTV footage to trace the attackers’ route. Police have detained at least one suspect and are pursuing leads from the audio recording. The Maharashtra government has pledged heightened security for film-industry figures, and industry bodies are urging broader protective measures as the city grapples with a resurgence of organized intimidation.