HighLights
  1. Tiger Shroff unharmed in Juhu firing; driver injured.
  2. Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility via Anil Pandit.
  3. Attack linked to Salman Khan connection, non-compliance.

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unharmed after three unidentified bike-borne assailants opened fire on him in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening. The attack occurred while the actor was leaving a football ground.

While Shroff emerged unharmed, his driver was injured during the firing.

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Following the incident, Mumbai Police have formed a total of 15 teams to investigate the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff. 

Speaking to news agency ANI, DCP Mohit Garg said, "This incident took place around 7 o'clock. Some unknown individuals arrived at the scene and opened fire on Mr. Tiger Shroff as he was leaving after concluding a private event. Mr. Tiger Shroff did not sustain any gunshot injuries; he is completely safe. Two people were injured in the incident: one is his driver, Mr. Firdaus, who sustained an injury to his hand—according to the latest information, he is out of danger. The second person injured is Mr. Chauhan, who is currently undergoing treatment. Recognizing the seriousness of the incident, the Mumbai Police have deployed a sufficient number of teams, with various branches involved in the investigation. A forensic team has conducted a preliminary analysis. Further relevant information will be conveyed to you as it becomes available."

Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility

Shortly after the incident, a Facebook post surfaced in which an individual identifying himself as Anil Pandit, claiming to be from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, took responsibility for the firing alongside associate Harman Sandhu.

"I am Anil Pandit. I am like a younger brother to Lawrence Bishnoi. What happened with Tiger Shroff today, we take responsibility for that -- Harman Sandhu and myself."

He claimed that Shroff "was counselled, but did not understand us," adding a warning to the film industry.

"In the entire film industry, whoever works without aligning with us, or works with Salman Khan, will be killed. This is the first and last warning."

He also reiterated a warning that unless Salman Khan apologises to Lawrence and the animal-loving Bishnoi community, apparently over his alleged involvement in a blackbuck hunting case: "...then we will not spare anyone in your family, not even your pet dogs."

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However, at the time of writing, police officials had not officially verified the authenticity of the social media post or confirmed its connection to the incident.

Tiger Shroff And Salman Khan Connection

While Tiger Shroff and Salman Khan have never co-starred in a full-length feature film, the two share long-standing personal and professional ties. Khan reportedly played a key role in Bollywood debut by advising producer Sajid Nadiadwala to launch him. Additionally, 

Tiger's father, Jackie Shroff, has co-starred with Khan in several major films over the decades, and both stars have routinely expressed mutual admiration for each other's fitness and craft.

(With Inputs From Agencies) 


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