‘Operation completed’: Tiger Shroff shooters allegedly alerted handlers after firing, probe reveals
Mumbai/IBNS: The investigation into the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has revealed that the attack was allegedly planned in advance, with the shooters remaining in constant contact with their handlers, who are suspected of having links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, media reports said.
According to NDTV, the attackers were in touch with their handlers both before and after the shooting and received instructions ahead of the incident.
Shooters allegedly remained in touch with handlers
Immediately after fleeing the scene, the attackers reportedly informed their handlers that the operation had been completed, NDTV reported, citing sources.
Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt
The Heropanti actor escaped unhurt after gunmen reportedly opened fire at his car as he was leaving a football gathering at Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu.
His driver sustained a gunshot injury, while another person was also reportedly injured in the incident.
Tiger was seen with bandages and dressings when Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met at the actor's house.
Three men allegedly involved
Preliminary accounts indicate that three men arrived on a motorcycle.
Two of them allegedly approached the vehicle and opened fire, while the third appeared to be waiting to help them escape.
Reports differ on the number of rounds fired, with some accounts citing four shots and others reporting five or more.
Accused held while travelling by train
The accused have been arrested at Rajasthan's Kota railway station while travelling by train.
They have been identified as Phool Singh (17) and Rehan (18), both residents of Sonipat in Haryana, and Hritik Kumar, alias Roshan (22), from Begusarai in Bihar but currently lives in Andheri West, Mumbai.
According to media reports, all three are suspected to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
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