Gujarat: Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch has recovered two firearms and 10 live cartridges from Surat in Gujarat as part of its investigation into the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Officials confirmed the recovery on Saturday, October 24, saying investigators suspect the weapons may have been used in the attack.
According to the police, the recovery was made during the investigation into a case registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Arms Act.
Seven Rounds Fired During Attack on Tiger Shroff
Police had earlier stated that the accused fired around seven rounds during the attack near Pushpa Park in Mumbai’s Juhu area on October 18. Five bullets reportedly hit the BMW in which the actor was travelling, while two missed their target. The firing left Shroff’s driver and another person nearby injured.
Investigators believe the attackers had conducted a recce before carrying out the incident. According to the police, they had allegedly tracked the actor’s movements and weekly routine before planning the attack.
The accused are believed to have escaped along SV Road, passing through Vile Parle and Andheri, using a motorcycle. Police later seized the motorcycle near Andheri railway station.
Three Accused Arrested in Kota
The three main accused were arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan on October 19. They include a 17-year-old minor, 22-year-old Hrithik Kumar, also known as Roshan, who is originally from Bihar’s Begusarai, and 18-year-old Rehan from Haryana’s Sonipat.
Apart from the three accused, several other people have also been apprehended from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana as the investigation continues.
Gangster Anil Pandit Under Police Scanner
The investigation has also brought alleged gangster Anil Pandit under scrutiny. Mumbai Police has named him as a wanted accused in the case. He is alleged to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and had claimed responsibility for targeting the actor following the October 18 incident.
Police are investigating the case under the BNS and the Arms Act, including provisions related to attempted murder and other offences.
The recovery of the firearms and live ammunition is expected to form part of the ongoing investigation as officers examine the weapons and gather further evidence. Police have said that the probe is continuing and further action will follow based on the findings.