Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after unidentified attackers allegedly opened fire at his car while he was leaving a Mumbai football club around 7 pm on October 18. His driver and a bystander were reportedly injured. Amid concerns over the incident, the actor’s team has now issued its first statement.
Tiger Shroff's team issues statement after firing incident
In a statement, Tiger's team, mentioned, "We would like to categorically clarify that Tiger Shroff has made no statements, released no videos, and authorised no communication regarding the recent incident or any related developments."
The team warned social media users of such content, stating, "Any individual or page found creating, promoting or circulating such fabricated content will face appropriate legal action. We are taking cognisance of these instances and reserve the right to pursue all available legal remedies against those responsible."
The team concluded by urging "everyone to rely only on verified communication from Tiger Shroff and his official team."
About the attack: Three men on a motorcycle fired multiple rounds at Tiger Shroff's car around 7:00 PM while he was leaving a football ground after a practice session.
Tiger Shroff was uninjured. However, his driver and a bystander (an autorickshaw driver / vlogger Umesh Chauhan) sustained injuries and received medical treatment.
Within 14 hours of the incident, Rajasthan Police and Mumbai Police apprehended three suspects. A local court in Kota granted a 48-hour transit remand to the Mumbai Police.
An audio message and social media claims surfaced linking the attack to an associate named Anil Pandit connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which also issued fresh threats targeting those associated with actor Salman Khan.
FAQs
Why was Tiger Shroff targeted?
According to the gang's purported audio message, Tiger Shroff was targeted because he allegedly ignored their warnings and continued to work with actor Salman Khan.
What is the current status of the police investigation?
The Mumbai Police have formed 15 specialized teams to probe the shooting. Investigators have recorded the statement of the injured driver and are reviewing CCTV footage.