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Tiger Shroff firing investigation expands as 11 suspects are detained
The investigation into the October 18 shooting attempt on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area has expanded, with authorities now detaining or arresting 11 individuals. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the incident as an extortion attempt orchestrated by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to create terror and demand money.
Recent developments include the detention of a suspect in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, who allegedly provided logistical and financial support to the syndicate. Investigators also recovered two pistols and ten live cartridges from a hideout in Surat, Gujarat, which are undergoing forensic examination.
Police reports indicate the suspects may have initially targeted actor Salman Khan but shifted their focus to Shroff after observing his lack of security via social media. The investigation has also uncovered that the shooters practiced firing in the Aarey Colony forests and experienced a weapon misfire in an Andheri hotel room prior to the attack.
While an individual named Anil Pandit has claimed responsibility via audio recordings, police have not yet verified these claims. The suspects face charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
Entities
Anil Pandit · Juhu · Lawrence Bishnoi · Lawrence Bishnoi gang · Mumbai · Mumbai Crime Branch · Salman Khan · Tiger Shroff
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Suspects allegedly practiced shooting near Mumbai before the attack. theshillongtimes.com · samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Investigators are comparing voice samples to databases held by Punjab and Delhi Police. theshillongtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A misfire occurred in a hotel room in Andheri during weapon testing. theshillongtimes.com · www.prameyanews.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] Police have detained or arrested 11 suspects in connection with the case. www.myjoyonline.com · ghanaguardian.com · www.tv9hindi.com · www.newindianexpress.com · bhaskarlive.in · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Salman Khan was reportedly the original target of the accused. news.abplive.com · tob.news · www.newsbytesapp.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Two pistols allegedly used in the shooting were recovered in Surat. news.abplive.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] The shooting attempt injured Tiger Shroff's driver and a vlogger. www.myjoyonline.com · ghanaguardian.com · kalingatv.com · www.womansera.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] An audio recording features a man named Anil Pandit claiming responsibility. www.myjoyonline.com · ghanaguardian.com · www.prameyanews.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com