Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has escaped a shooting attack in Mumbai, India, after gunmen on a motorcycle reportedly opened fire at his vehicle in the upscale Juhu district on Sunday evening.
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The 36-year-old actor was leaving a venue when the attackers allegedly targeted his vehicle. Although Shroff escaped without gunshot injuries, two people, including his driver, were wounded and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Mumbai Police Deputy Commissioner Mohit Garg confirmed that the actor was safe and under police protection following the incident. He also said that several specialised police teams had been deployed to investigate the shooting.
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In connection with the attack, police in Rajasthan detained three suspects at Kota railway station while they were travelling on a Pune-Jaipur train.
According to Police Superintendent Tejaswani Gautam, preliminary questioning revealed that two of the detained suspects had previous criminal records involving theft and firearms-related offences.
Investigators are also examining claims circulating on social media from individuals who say they have links to the Lawrence Bishnoi criminal network. However, authorities have yet to establish an official motive for the shooting.
Police investigations are ongoing as officers work to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and determine the suspects’ possible involvement.