Tiger Shroff firing: First image of accused surfaces, cops recover two-wheeler used in attack
The photograph, reportedly taken near the spot, shows two men wearing white shirts. One of them is wearing a black cap with the Puma logo.
PTC News Desk: The first photograph of the suspected shooters involved in the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has emerged. Investigators are examining their movements following the attack in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening.
The photograph, reportedly taken near the spot, shows two men wearing white shirts. One of them is wearing a black cap with the Puma logo. Police are working to identify the suspects.
Meanwhile, police have seized the two-wheeler allegedly used in the attack. The accused reportedly abandoned it at Andheri railway station before fleeing. Preliminary findings suggest that the vehicle is registered in Mumbai. Investigators are checking its registration records, number plate, chassis number and engine number to establish its background. CCTV footage is also being examined to track the suspects’ movements after the shooting.
According to the available information, the two suspected shooters were accompanied by a third person who arrived at the spot on a motorcycle.
CCTV footage reportedly shows one of the men firing several rounds, while the second appears to try to fire as well. However, it is not clear whether his weapon actually discharged. The third man can be seen waiting on the motorcycle, apparently ready to help the others escape. The footage then shows all three men fleeing on the motorcycle.
The incident took place on Sunday when the 36-year-old actor was leaving after playing a football match. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack and issued fresh threats against people working with Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
Tiger escaped without any major injuries, but his driver, Firdaus, and an autorickshaw driver identified as Chauhan were injured.
The actor was reportedly sitting on the side of the vehicle when the firing began and moved towards the driver’s seat during the incident.
Police have formed 15 teams, including personnel from the Mumbai Crime Branch and local police, to identify and arrest those involved. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the area. A forensic team has also collected ballistic evidence and examined the vehicle to determine the exact number of rounds fired.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also handles the Home portfolio, spoke to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and Tiger Shroff after the incident. He directed the police to speed up the investigation and arrest the suspects, assuring the actor that they would be traced soon.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also visited the actor at his home shortly after the attack. During the visit, Shinde revealed that Shroff had suffered gunpowder burns on his right hand.