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The case has been transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch, while investigators continue to probe the motive behind the shooting
Police and forensic officials conduct investigation at the crime scene where gunmen opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. (PTI)
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was shot at on Sunday by three motorcycle-borne assailants, who opened fire at his car in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The incident triggered an overnight investigation, with Mumbai Police analysing CCTV footage and tracking the suspects’ movements across state borders.
All three accused have been arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan. The case has been transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch, while investigators continue to probe the motive behind the shooting and the alleged links to organised crime. Shroff escaped serious injury, but his driver and another person were injured.
Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Timeline Of The Incident
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Around 3:00 PM: Tiger Shroff reportedly arrived at a football turf in Juhu as part of his regular Sunday routine. Investigators are examining whether the attackers knew about his schedule in advance.
Between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM: The actor interacted with fans and played football at the venue. A video showing his interaction with fans is available.
Around 7:00 PM: Three motorcycle-borne assailants allegedly opened fire at Shroff’s car near Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu as he was leaving the area. The attackers fled on a motorcycle. Shroff was taken to Nanavati Hospital along with his injured driver. Another person was also reported injured in the incident.
Around 8:00 PM: Preliminary reports suggested that the suspects moved towards Andheri West railway station after escaping from Juhu. Police subsequently examined CCTV footage to reconstruct their movements.
Around 10:00 PM: The accused reportedly boarded a train to leave Mumbai. Initial accounts of their precise route and train journey have varied, with subsequent reports indicating that they were travelling towards Delhi when they were apprehended in Kota.
Around 11:00 PM: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reportedly visited Shroff’s residence to enquire about his well-being and discuss the incident.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Around 4:00 AM: Mumbai Police registered a case against three unidentified persons under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act. The case included charges relating to attempt to murder.
Overnight, October 18-19: Police teams analysed CCTV footage, gathered evidence from the crime scene and traced the suspects’ alleged escape route. The investigation was subsequently transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch.
Around 10:00 AM: Investigators reportedly tracked the suspects’ movements outside Maharashtra as the search expanded in coordination with other state police units.
Around 11:00 AM: All three accused were arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan, according to media reports. The arrests marked a significant breakthrough less than a day after the shooting.
The Probe
Police are now examining whether the shooting was linked to threats against Bollywood personalities and whether the attackers acted at the behest of an organised criminal network.
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack through a message attributed to one of its representatives. The message also contained threats directed at actor Salman Khan. However, the precise nature of the alleged gang’s involvement and the authenticity of the claims remain matters for investigators to establish.
The incident has also raised questions about the security of film personalities in Mumbai, particularly following previous incidents involving gunfire and threats against Bollywood figures. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the police to take strict action against those responsible.
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Ask News18On Sunday, October 18, 2026, three motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car near Pushpa Narsee Park in Mumbai’s Juhu area. While Shroff escaped serious injury, his driver and another person were injured in the attack.
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