Eknath Shinde Meets Tiger Shroff After Mumbai Firing, Vows to End ‘Hooliganism’

October 19, 2026

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff at his residence on Sunday following a firing incident in Mumbai and assured him and his family of the state government’s support. Condemning the attack, Shinde warned that threats and attempts to intimidate public figures would not be tolerated.

The incident reportedly occurred around 7 pm when unidentified individuals opened fire as Shroff was leaving a football club in Mumbai. According to police, the actor escaped without gunshot injuries, while his driver and another person sustained injuries and were taken for medical treatment.

Speaking to reporters after meeting Shroff, Shinde said the incident was serious and that the actor and his mother, Ayesha Shroff, had been shaken by the shooting.

 

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Eknath Shinde Assures Tiger Shroff of Government Support

Shinde said five rounds had been fired during the incident and expressed relief that the actor had escaped more serious harm. He also referred to injuries Shroff reportedly sustained to his left hand from gunpowder and glass fragments.

“This is a major incident. Five rounds were fired, but fortunately, he was safe. His driver sustained injuries, and the incident is condemnable. I met with the actor; he has injuries on his left hand caused by gunpowder and shards of glass. Both he and his mother are quite shaken,” Shinde said.

The Deputy Chief Minister assured the family that the state government would provide the necessary assistance and take steps to address their safety concerns.

“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 said.

Shinde Warns Against Gang-Related Intimidation

Shinde also referred to gang-related violence in Mumbai during the 1990s, saying the Mumbai Police had brought such activities under control. He warned that the government would take firm action against attempts to threaten or intimidate people.

“Such gang wars were quite common in the 90s, but the Mumbai Police put an end to them in 1995. These attempts to intimidate people will not be tolerated, and we will put an end to this hooliganism,” Shinde said.

His remarks came amid concerns over the safety of public figures following the shooting. He reiterated that the state government would not tolerate threats and that appropriate steps would be taken to maintain public safety.

Mumbai Police Investigate Tiger Shroff Firing Incident

The shooting took place within the jurisdiction of Juhu Police Station. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Garg, unidentified individuals opened fire as Shroff was leaving a football club at around 7 pm on Sunday.

Police said the actor escaped without gunshot injuries, while his driver was reportedly struck by bullets. Two people, including the driver, sustained injuries in the incident.

Investigators are working to establish the sequence of events and identify those responsible. The incident has also prompted renewed questions about security arrangements for public figures in Mumbai.

The investigation remains ongoing, with further details awaited as police continue their inquiry.

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