Tiger Shroff Attack: 10 Held, Accused Scouted Big B, Salman Homes
Police have now arrested 10 people in the Tiger Shroff firing case, including two alleged weapon suppliers. Investigators say the accused targeted stars with weaker security.
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.