Bollywood star Tiger Shroff walked away unscathed from a close-range shooting attempt in Mumbai on Sunday evening. Gunmen opened fire on his vehicle as it crawled through traffic, but the 36-year-old actor escaped without a single gunshot wound.
The incident has rattled the film industry, reigniting fears that organized crime is once again targeting celebrities for extortion. It marks a dangerous escalation in a city where political and cultural figures have faced similar threats in recent years.
Chaos in Juhu
Shroff was leaving a football ground in the Juhu suburb after a practice session when the attack occurred. Video footage captures at least two men firing multiple rounds at the front passenger seat of his car. While Shroff remained physically unharmed, his driver and another individual were injured. Police have already detained three suspects in connection with the incident.
Political Reaction
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Shroff late Sunday, describing the actor as “shaken” by the ordeal. “These attempts to intimidate people will not be tolerated, and we will put an end to this hooliganism,” Shinde stated. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis labeled the act “serious and condemnable,” promising that the government would ensure Shroff’s complete safety.
Shadow of the Past
The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) condemned the attack, alleging that gangsters are deliberately creating an “atmosphere of fear” to extort money from stars. They criticized police for failing to prevent such violence, drawing parallels to the 1990s when criminal gangs held significant sway over the city. While authorities have not confirmed the mastermind, media reports highlight an unverified audio clip where a man claims responsibility for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. That organization was previously linked to the 2024 assassination of politician Baba Siddique and a failed attack on Salman Khan’s home.
Source: BBC World
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