Mumbai: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff sustained minor injuries in a firing incident in Mumbai’s Juhu area, prompting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to visit the actor’s residence on Sunday night. Shinde met Tiger to enquire about his condition and assured him and his family of the state government’s support.
The incident reportedly took place around 7 pm on Sunday, when unidentified individuals opened fire as the actor was leaving a football club. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Garg, Tiger narrowly escaped serious injury.
Photographs from the actor’s residence showed dressings on his shoulder and chest, along with a bandage on his right arm. His mother, Ayesha Shroff, was present during Shinde’s visit. Actor Disha Patani, who is a friend of Tiger, was also spotted at the residence later that night.
What Did Eknath Shinde Say About The Tiger Shroff Firing Incident?
Speaking to reporters after meeting the actor, Shinde said five rounds had been fired during the incident. He described the shooting as condemnable and said Tiger had suffered injuries to his hand from gunpowder and shards of glass.
Shinde also said the actor and his mother were shaken by the incident. He assured the family that the state government would take the necessary steps to address their safety concerns.
The deputy chief minister said threats against public figures would not be tolerated and stressed that authorities would act against attempts to intimidate people through violence.
He also referred to gang-related violence in Mumbai during the 1990s, saying the city’s police had previously taken steps to curb such incidents. Shinde said the government would work to prevent a return to that situation.
Was Tiger Shroff Shot? What We Know So Far
According to the police statement cited in reports, Tiger escaped without any gunshot injuries. His injuries were attributed to gunpowder and broken glass, while his driver was also among those injured in the firing.
Reports indicated that two people, including the actor’s driver, sustained injuries. The driver was reportedly struck by bullets. Further details about the condition of those injured were awaited.
The firing was reported within the jurisdiction of Juhu Police Station. Police have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances of the incident and identify those responsible.
The identities of the alleged attackers and their motive had not been confirmed in the information available at the time of reporting.
Eknath Shinde Assures Safety After Firing
Shinde’s visit came hours after reports of the shooting emerged, with the state government assuring Tiger and his family of support. The incident has also raised questions about the safety of public figures amid concerns over threats and organised criminal activity.
The police investigation is expected to establish who carried out the firing, why the actor was allegedly targeted and whether the incident was connected to any prior threat.
Further details are awaited as investigators continue to examine the case.
