Mumbai 18th October 2026: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped unhurt after three motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at his vehicle in Mumbai’s Juhu area today evening.
While the actor did not sustain any injuries, his driver was shot in the hand and is currently receiving medical care at Nanavati Hospital.
The shooting occurred at about 7 PM near Pushpa Park under the jurisdiction of the Juhu police station. Shroff was leaving a local football ground in his BMW when the attackers targeted his vehicle. According to the Mumbai Police, three to four rounds were fired at the car from within a crowd that had gathered to see the actor.
Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility
An overseas-based associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the assassination attempt via a social media post and video. A member identifying himself as Anil Pandit stated that Shroff was targeted because of his professional association with Salman Khan, despite previous warnings from the gang. The post warned that anyone in the Mumbai film industry who continues to work with Salman Khan will be targeted next.
Massive Police Crackdown Initiated
- 12 Specialized Teams Formed: The Mumbai Police have cordoned off the crime scene and deployed 12 investigation teams to trace the attackers and analyse nearby CCTV footage.
- Government Directives: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to conduct an immediate, swift investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
- Family Safe: The actor’s father, veteran actor Jackie Shroff, confirmed that Tiger is entirely safe and recovering from the shock of the incident at a local police station.
