Police have arrested three men linked to the shooting at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai. The arrests took place in Kota, Rajasthan, on Monday.
The suspects were caught at the Kota railway station while traveling from Mumbai to Delhi by train, according to officials.
The Rajasthan Anti Gangster Task Force and local police assisted in the arrests, as reported by a news outlet.
This development follows an ongoing investigation into the incident on Sunday evening, where Shroff, 29, sustained injuries.
Gunmen Fire at Bollywood Star’s Vehicle in Mumbai
The actor was leaving Pushpa Narsee Park in Mumbai’s Juhu area after a football match when three men approached and fired at his car, police reported.
Mumbai Police registered a case, and the Crime Branch has taken over the investigation after multiple rounds were fired at the vehicle.
Shroff narrowly escaped serious injury, but his driver, Firdosh, and a by stander, Umesh Chavan, were hurt, according to police.
Following the incident, the Mumbai Police and Crime Branch launched a manhunt to identify the shooters and gather evidence.
They reviewed CCTV footage, collected forensic evidence, and traced the suspects’ escape route.
Did the Suspects in Tiger Shroff Shooting Attempt to Flee by Train?
Reports suggest that the shooters may have escaped on a motorcycle before reaching the nearest railway station and boarding a train to Delhi.
Police managed to locate and arrest them in Kota with assistance from Rajasthan authorities.
It remains unclear whether the suspects were following Shroff and how they knew about his routine of playing football in the evening.
According to police, the three men may have targeted the actor due to his fame and security, which could make access difficult.
There is speculation that the shooters might have overheard details about his security or followed him before the incident.
Meanwhile, police are investigating a social media post that claimed responsibility for the shooting on behalf of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The authenticity of the post is still under review as police continue their investigation.
Shooting Incident Raises Security Concerns in Mumbai’s Bollywood Community
This shooting has reignited concerns about the safety of Bollywood celebrities.
Reports indicate that security measures have been increased outside the homes of other Bollywood stars following the incident.
The three men accused of shooting at Shroff’s car are under investigation, and police are expected to disclose their connections to the event and any potential accomplices in the near future.