Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai Police asks Bollywood actors to avoid crowded public places
Mumbai Police have advised prominent Bollywood actors to avoid crowded public places and refrain from interacting with fans in busy areas following the firing incident outside actor Tiger Shroff’s residence and reports that several celebrities’ homes were allegedly surveyed by the accused.
A senior police official said actors had been asked to stay away from large gatherings and exercise caution when visiting public spaces. The advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure amid concerns over their safety.
Several Bollywood actors have reportedly received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, sources said.
Celebrities' homes allegedly surveyed
On October 21, sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch revealed that the accused in the firing case involving Shroff had allegedly conducted reconnaissance at the residences of several Bollywood celebrities before the attack. Those reportedly surveyed included Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar.
According to the sources, the shooters had been instructed to target celebrities whose security arrangements were relatively less stringent. The accused allegedly visited the homes with the help of different auto-rickshaw drivers.
Tiger Shroff firing incident
The incident took place on October 18, when three men on motorcycles allegedly opened fire at Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The actor escaped unharmed.
Hours after the shooting, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media post.
During the investigation, the accused reportedly told police that they had learnt through fan-made social media reels that Shroff did not have police protection at the time. This was allegedly a factor in their decision to target him.
Preliminary questioning also suggested that the attack was intended to spread fear within the film industry.
Several members of the industry, including Amaal Mallik, Mika Singh, Vidyut Jammwal, Shatrughan Sinha and Ravi Kishan, have expressed concern over the incident.