Key Highlights

  • Arrests climb to 10: Two more suspects, allegedly tied to weapon supply, are now in police custody.
  • Four from Delhi raid: Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested four accused aged 19 to 23 on October 20.
  • Nepal plan busted: Three accused were caught in Kota while allegedly heading to Nepal via Delhi.
  • Homes scouted: Investigators say the accused checked out homes of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar.
  • Weak security targeted: The accused were reportedly told to pick celebrities with less strict protection.

What began as a shocking evening attack in Juhu has turned into a multi-state investigation. With two more arrests, the number of people held in the Tiger Shroff firing case has risen to 10. The latest two are reportedly linked to supplying the weapons used in the attack.

Case Timeline

  • October 18: Three men on a motorcycle open fire at Tiger Shroff’s car in Juhu. The actor is unhurt; his driver is reportedly injured.
  • After the attack: The accused allegedly flee to Surat and board a Jaipur-bound train, planning to reach Delhi and then Nepal.
  • Kota arrests: Mumbai Police arrest three accused in Kota, Rajasthan, before they can escape.
  • October 20: Delhi Police’s Special Cell (NDR unit) arrests four more: Kunal, 21, and Sumit, 19, from Sonipat, Haryana; Radha, 23, from Sitapur, UP; and Babita, 23, from Azamgarh, UP.
  • October 21: Two more suspects are taken into custody and will be produced in a Sonipat court for transit remand before being brought to Mumbai.

How the Target Was Chosen

The most worrying detail comes from Mumbai Crime Branch sources. The accused allegedly carried out reconnaissance of several celebrity homes, including those of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar, before choosing Tiger. Auto-rickshaw drivers reportedly drove them around these locations without knowing their plan.

Reports suggest the attackers were told to target stars whose security was not very strict. In simple terms, the gang was allegedly looking for “soft targets”, not just big names.

Young Recruits, Remote Masterminds

Most of those arrested are in their late teens or early twenties and come from different states. This matches a pattern seen in earlier cases, where gangs reportedly use young recruits for ground-level work while planners stay hidden. The Lawrence Bishnoi group, which claimed responsibility for the attack, has been linked to several such incidents.

Why It Matters for Bollywood

The case is the latest in a series of attacks connected to the film industry, including the firing at Rohit Shetty’s Juhu home earlier this year and outside Salman Khan’s residence in 2024. The finding that attackers deliberately looked for weaker security could push production houses and stars across the industry to review their safety arrangements, from homes to film sets and travel routes.

What Investigators Want to Know Now

With the shooters and alleged weapon suppliers in custody, police are expected to focus on those who planned and funded the attack, and how instructions were passed to the accused.

What Comes Next

Once transit remand is granted, the two latest accused will be brought to Mumbai for questioning. More arrests are possible as investigators follow the money and communication trail.

With inputs from IANS.