The first image of the accused shooters in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff have surfaced, as investigators piece together their movements after the attack in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening.
The photo, taken near the incident spot, shows the two men dressed in white shirts, with one of them wearing a black cap bearing the Puma logo. Little is known about the duo so far as police work to establish their identities.
Meanwhile, police have seized the two-wheeler used in the attack, which the accused abandoned at Andheri railway station before fleeing.
Preliminary findings have suggested that the vehicle is registered in Mumbai, and investigators are examining its registration details, number plate and chassis and engine numbers to establish its history.
CCTV footage is also being analysed to trace the accused's movements after the firing.
According to the information available, the two men were accompanied by a third accomplice, who arrived at the spot on a motorcycle.
Footage from the scene captures one of the men firing multiple shots, while the second appears to attempt to fire as well. However, it remains unclear from the visuals whether his weapon actually discharged. Meanwhile, the third man appears to wait on the motorcycle, seemingly poised to help his accomplices make a quick getaway.
The footage then shows all three men fleeing on the motorcycle, disappearing from the scene after the attack.
The incident took place as 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 those working with Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
While Tiger escaped unhurt, his driver, Firdaus, and an autorickshaw driver, identified as Chauhan, were injured.
The actor, who was seated on the side of the vehicle, shifted towards the driver’s seat after the shooting.
Police have formed 15 teams, including personnel from the Mumbai Crime Branch and local police, to identify and arrest those involved. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the area, while a forensic team has collected ballistic evidence and inspected the vehicle to determine the exact number of rounds fired.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, spoke to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and Shroff after the incident. He directed the police to expedite the investigation and arrest the accused, assuring the actor that they would be traced soon.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met the actor at his home shortly after the attack, during which he revealed that Shroff has suffered gunpowder burns on his right hand.
Shinde described the incident as serious and vowed strict action against those responsible, warning that no gang or individual would be allowed to revive gang wars in Mumbai.
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