Tiger Shroff Firing Case Takes New Turn As Accused Also Conducted Recce Of Ranbir Kapoor's Home; 10 Held So Far

The accused in the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai had also allegedly conducted reconnaissance of actor Ranbir Kapoor's residence, India Today cited police sources, as investigators widened their probe into the alleged conspiracy linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

The development has raised questions about whether other Bollywood celebrities were also being surveyed by the accused. Police are investigating the alleged movements of the shooters and their associates, along with the network suspected of arranging weapons and providing logistical support.

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The firing took place in Mumbai's Juhu area on October 18, when motorcycle-borne assailants allegedly opened fire at Shroff's car. The actor escaped, while his driver and a fan recording a vlog were injured.

10 Arrested In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

The number of arrests in the case has reached 10, with Mumbai Police arresting two more accused, identified as Samir and Jatin, on Wednesday. Investigators suspect that the two were connected to the alleged weapons supply network.

Earlier, four accused were arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on October 20 for delivering weapons to the shooters. They have been identified as Kunal, 21, Sumit, 19, Radha, 23, and Babita, 23. 

Another accused, identified as Ankit, was arrested in Baroda village in Haryana's Sonipat district in a joint operation by the Gohana Police and Mumbai Police. Investigators suspect that he was involved in the alleged plot and was in contact with Pandit. 

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Police are probing the roles of the three alleged shooters, those accused of procuring and transporting firearms, and individuals suspected of helping coordinate the operation. The alleged shooters have been taken into custody till October 31.

Investigators have also alleged that Anil Pandit, described as an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was involved in directing the attack. The police are examining communication records and other evidence to establish the links between the accused and determine the motive behind the shooting.

The allegations regarding the reconnaissance of Ranbir Kapoor's residence remain part of the ongoing investigation.