Maharashtra govt assures action after firing at Tiger Shroff’s car, 15 police teams formed

The Maharashtra government has assured strict action against those responsible for firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area, as police formed 15 teams to track down the assailants, officials said.

The 36-year-old actor escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire at his car on Sunday evening. Shroff's driver and an autorickshaw driver were injured in the incident, police said.

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media post that went viral, but police are yet to verify its authenticity.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, spoke to Shroff over the phone on Sunday and assured him of the government's support, according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

“We are all with you. We will track down the accused soon. Do not worry,” Fadnavis told the actor.

The chief minister also sought details of the incident from Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and directed him to expedite the investigation, apprehend the assailants at the earliest and take strict action against those responsible.

“A total of 15 teams, including dedicated personnel from the Mumbai Crime Branch and local police, have been constituted to investigate the case from all angles and track down the culprits,” a police official said.

The incident occurred near Pushpa Park within the Juhu police station limits in the western suburb. Police are piecing together the sequence of events, officials said.

A forensic team visited the spot to collect ballistic evidence, inspect the vehicle and ascertain the exact number of rounds fired. Police were also examining CCTV footage from the surrounding areas to establish the identity and number of assailants involved.

“Shroff is safe and has not sustained any injuries in the firing incident. His driver, identified as Firdaus, and another driver of the autorickshaw, identified only as Chauhan, were injured in the shooting and were rushed for medical treatment,” an official said.

Born Jai Hemant Shroff on March 2, 1990, Tiger Shroff made his acting debut with Heropanti in 2014. He went on to establish himself as an action star with films such as Baaghi, Baaghi 2 and the YRF spy universe film War.