Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: A day after an assassination attempt on actor Tiger Shroff, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has vowed strict action against those responsible. While addressing a press conference on Monday, the chief minister asserted that a probe has already been launched, adding that the conspirators will be arrested soon. He further stated that he held a conversation with Tiger, adding that adequate security will be provided to him.

Actions Of Cowards: CM Fadnavis 

While addressing the press conference, the chief minister defined the assassination attempt as cowardice. He also informed that the conspirators hide and use communication channels to issue threats. "There is absolutely no reason to be afraid. These are the actions of cowards-yes, I repeat, cowards. They hide away somewhere and use communication channels to issue threats. However, we take every single threat seriously and take appropriate action," Fadnavis was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

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"I want to assure you that the Mumbai Police is a professional force. Time and again, the Mumbai Police has demonstrated that they will not rest until such criminals are apprehended. Mumbai Police will find the culprits and arrest them soon," he added.

Tiger Escapes Assasination Attempt

Earlier on Sunday, Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped an assassination attempt after he was attacked by some unidentified attackers while he was leaving the football club at around 7 pm. While the actor escaped without any gunshot injuries, his driver got severely injured after being struck by bullets. 

Shinde's Meeting With Tiger Shroff

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also visited the actor's residence on Sunday night. A photograph of the meeting was also shared in which Tiger was seen injured. Later, Shinde asserted that such incidents will not be tolerated and those responsible will surely be punished.

"This is a major incident...five rounds were fired, but fortunately, he was safe. His driver sustained injuries, and the incident is condemnable," Shinde told reporters. "I have assured them that the state government stands with them in the face of the open threats being directed at public figures... No form of threat will be tolerated," he added.

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