Actor Tiger Shroff’s team has released its first official statement following the firing incident in Mumbai, cautioning against fabricated reports, AI-generated videos and misleading claims circulating on social media.

Tiger Shroff’s team has issued a strong warning against the spread of misinformation following the firing incident involving the actor in Mumbai on October 18. The team has clarified that Tiger has not made any public statement about the incident and has not authorised any videos or communications concerning the matter.

In an official statement shared on Instagram, the team said it had noticed several social media accounts and digital platforms circulating fabricated stories, AI-generated videos and scripted narratives falsely attributed to the actor. It described the content as unauthorised and misleading, urging the public not to treat such material as genuine communication from Tiger.

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The statement read, "We would like to categorically clarify that Tiger Shroff has made no statements, released no videos, and authorised no communication regarding the recent incident or any related developments. It has come to our attention that several social media pages and digital platforms are circulating fabricated stories, AI-generated videos and scripted narratives, falsely attributed to Tiger. These are completely false, unauthorised and intended to mislead the public."

The team also called on media organisations, digital platforms and social media pages to exercise caution before publishing information about the incident. It urged them to verify their sources and refrain from circulating unsubstantiated claims for online engagement or monetary gain.

Taking a firm stance against the circulation of fabricated content, the team warned that those found creating or sharing such material could face legal consequences.

"We do not endorse, support, or have any association with such content. We urge media outlets, digital platforms and social media pages to exercise responsibility, verify information before publishing, and refrain from creating or amplifying misinformation for engagement or monetary gain. Any individual or page found creating, promoting or circulating such fabricated content will face appropriate legal action. We are taking cognisance of these instances and reserve the right to pursue all available legal remedies against those responsible. We request everyone to rely only on verified communication from Tiger Shroff and his official team."

The team reiterated its message in the caption accompanying the post, asking people to stop sharing fake news and AI-generated material falsely linked to the actor. It also reminded media outlets and social media users to rely exclusively on verified updates from Tiger and his representatives.

The caption read, "OFFICIAL STATEMENT | TEAM TIGER We urge everyone to STOP the circulation of fake news, fabricated narratives and AI-generated content falsely attributed to Tiger Shroff. No unauthorised statements or videos should be treated as official communication. We strongly urge all media outlets and social media pages to VERIFY before posting and refrain from spreading misinformation for engagement or monetary gain."

It further added, "LEGAL ACTION MAY BE INITIATED against individuals or pages found creating, promoting or circulating such fabricated content. Please rely ONLY on verified communication from Tiger Shroff and his official team. Do not believe, share or amplify unverified claims."
Tiger Shroff firing incident: What happened?
The statement comes three days after the firing incident reported on October 18. Tiger was reportedly leaving a football club in Mumbai at around 7 pm when the attack took place. A video of the incident purportedly showed the attackers firing at his car from close range.

The actor escaped unharmed. However, his driver and a bystander were reportedly injured in the incident, which raised concerns about his security. Investigators have since been looking into the alleged involvement of those responsible for carrying out the attack.

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In a related development on Tuesday, the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested four people, including two women, who allegedly played a key role in arranging and transporting the weapons used by the three shooters. The individuals, identified as Kunal, Sumit, Radha and Babita, were subsequently handed over to the Mumbai Police for further investigation.

The investigation into the firing incident is ongoing.