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Tiger Shroff Shooting Attempt in Juhu, Mumbai
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Core Event
On October 18 2026, Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff (36) was leaving a football practice at Pushpa Park, Juhu, when at least two men opened fire on his BMW. Video shows multiple shots aimed at the front passenger seat as the car moved slowly past a crowd. Shroff escaped without injuries; his driver Firdaus Baloch suffered a left-hand injury and content creator Umesh Chauhan was also hurt. Police reported five to seven rounds were discharged, with one pistol jamming after the fifth shot.
Background: Underworld Threats to Bollywood
The attack follows recent assaults on film personalities, including gunfire outside Salman Khan’s residence in 2024 and a knife attack on Saif Ali Khan. An audio clip featuring a man claiming to be Anil Pandit, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, asserted responsibility and cited Shroff’s perceived association with Khan. Police have not verified the claim.
Timeline of Key Developments
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 11 2026 | Planned attack aborted because Shroff missed the football ground. |
| October 18 2026 | Shots fired at Shroff’s vehicle; driver and by-stander injured. |
| October 19 2026 | Three suspected shooters arrested at Kota railway station, Rajasthan. |
| October 20 2026 | Police arrested four additional suspects in Delhi, alleged weapon-transport facilitators. |
| December 29 2025 | Shroff attended the screening of *Ikkis* in Mumbai; statements later referenced industry fear. |
Investigation Findings
Forensic investigators recovered seven bullet impacts on the windshield and passenger-side window, five empty cartridge cases and two live cartridges that fell when a pistol jammed. A motorcycle used by the assailants was recovered near Andheri West railway station; its purchase history is under review. CCTV captured a 45-minute reconnaissance near Pushpa Park prior to the shooting.
Police identified three primary suspects: Hrithik Kumar (alias Roshan, 22, Begusarai, Bihar), Rehan (18, Sonipat, Haryana) and Phool Singh (18, Sonipat, Haryana). Each had a pending case—one for theft, another under the Arms Act. Investigators traced communications to a U.S.–based handler, Anil Pandit, who allegedly offered ? INR34,000 for the operation and provided a daily allowance of INR10,000. Records show an advance payment of INR2.5 lakh. The suspects stayed in a Mumbai hotel for a month, gathering intelligence on Shroff’s routine before sending a short video of his football practice for approval.
Data & Statistics
- Rounds fired: forensic report – 7; Deputy Commissioner Raj Tilak Roshan – 5-6; some media cited ? 10.
- Injuries: driver (hand), passer-by (unspecified), Shroff – minor abrasions.
- Arrests: three suspects (Oct 19 2026) plus four alleged weapons-supply operatives (Oct 20 2026).
- Financials: INR2.5 lakh advance; INR34,000 offered for the job; INR10,000 daily expense allowance.
Official Statements & Responses
- Mohit Garg, Mumbai police official, affirmed that Shroff is safe and that multiple police teams have been deployed to investigate.
- Devendra Fadnavis, chief minister of Maharashtra, described the shooting as “serious and condemnable” and promised swift arrests.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Number of rounds: forensic evidence indicates seven, while police officials have cited five-six and some media reports suggest ten.
- Motive and gang involvement: an audio claim links the Bishnoi gang to the attack, but Mumbai police have not confirmed any organisational responsibility.
- Weapon recovery: no firearms were found on the three arrested shooters; the status of the alleged pistols remains under investigation.