Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was playing football with television actors Karan Veer Mehra and Abhishek Bajaj just hours before gunmen opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area. The two have spoken about the match and said they are relieved that Tiger is safe.
Karan Veer Mehra, Abhishek Bajaj On Tiger Shroff Firing Incident
Television actor Karan Veer Mehra was at the spot and recalled what happened after the group left the football ground. Speaking with NTDV, he said his car was travelling right behind Tiger's vehicle when the shooting took place.
He explained what he saw and how he felt about it. He said he was relieved that Tiger was safe, but worried about the driver who was hurt.
"My car was right behind, you know, by the time we left the gate, by the time my car reached, I just saw blood spots, and I got to know that Tiger's driver had been shot. So, I’m just happy that, you know, he’s safe, but my heart goes out to the driver, and I hope he recovers well... There were kids right there, celebrating a birthday party; everybody ran helter-skelter."
Karan Veer also described the confusion at the scene. Many people could not understand at first what had happened. Some were taking photographs, and others were celebrating a birthday with fireworks nearby.
Abhishek Bajaj, who was also at the football ground before the shooting, confirmed that he had played with Tiger shortly before the incident. He told News18 that everyone was fine and there was no need to worry.
"Yes, we were playing together before the incident happened. We are fine. He’s safe now. No need to worry at all."
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About Tiger Shroff's Firing Incident
On Sunday, Tiger was leaving a club in Pushpa Park, Juhu, after playing football with friends. Three gunmen on a bike allegedly fired at least five rounds at his car. The actor’s driver and an autorickshaw driver were hurt in the attack.
The actor took over the wheel after his driver was injured. Sources at Nanavati Hospital said the driver suffered a gunshot wound to his left hand and might need surgery. Tiger had minor abrasions. He was examined at the hospital and later discharged.
After the shooting, a forensic team examined the scene and the car. The team collected ballistic evidence to establish how many rounds were fired.
In the latest update, three men have been arrested in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the firing at Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The accused are a 17-year-old minor and Rehan, both from Haryana, and Hrithik Kumar from Bihar.
According to India Today, a joint team from the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Rajasthan and Kota City Police made the arrests in the Railway Colony area, acting on inputs from Mumbai Police. The three had reached Kota by the Pune-Jaipur Superfast Express at around 10.15 AM.
Two more people have been detained in connection with the shooting. One of them was picked up today from the Maharashtra-Gujarat border.
FAQ
1. What did Abishek Bajaj reveal about Tiger Shroff?
Abishek Bajaj confirmed he was playing football with Tiger Shroff in Juhu just hours before the attack and reassured fans that Tiger was safe.
2. What happened during the shooting incident?
Three bike-borne gunmen fired at least five rounds at Tiger's car as he left the venue. His driver was shot in the hand, while Tiger suffered minor abrasions and was discharged after a hospital checkup.
3. What action are the police taking?
Mumbai Police formed 15 teams to investigate, detained a suspect in Santacruz, and are verifying online claims made by members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.