Kota: Three people have been arrested in connection with the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area, with the accused including a 17-year-old minor and a 22-year-old man who reportedly worked as a Rapido rider in Mumbai. The suspects were apprehended in Rajasthan’s Kota on Monday, October 19, as investigators intensified efforts to trace those allegedly involved in the shooting.
The arrests were reported by multiple news outlets, citing police sources and officials. The operation reportedly involved Kota City Police and Rajasthan’s Anti-Gangster Task Force, with the suspects intercepted while travelling on a train.
The two adult accused have been identified in reports as Hrithik Kumar alias Roshan, 22, and Rehan, 18. The third accused is a minor from Haryana. His identity is being withheld because of his age.
Who Are The Three Accused In The Tiger Shroff Firing Case?
According to details reported following the arrests, the three accused are:
- Hrithik Kumar alias Roshan, 22: Originally from Begusarai district in Bihar, he was reportedly living in Andheri West, Mumbai, and working as a Rapido rider.
- Rehan, 18: He is reportedly a resident of Sonipat district in Haryana.
- A 17-year-old minor: The third accused is reportedly from Haryana. His identity has not been disclosed here because he is under 18.
Police are investigating the alleged roles of the three suspects in the firing incident. Reports have suggested that two of them are suspected of carrying out the shooting, while the third may have helped with their escape. The precise roles attributed to each accused require confirmation through the ongoing investigation.
How Were The Accused Arrested In Kota?
The three suspects were reportedly traced to a train travelling towards Rajasthan and apprehended at Kota railway station. Reports identified the train as the Pune-Jaipur Express.
The arrests followed a search operation launched after the firing in Mumbai on Sunday evening. Investigators reportedly used CCTV footage and other leads to trace the alleged attackers and track their movements after the incident.
According to reports, the suspects had left Mumbai following the shooting. The circumstances of their journey and the evidence linking each person to the crime are expected to form part of the investigation.
What Happened In The Tiger Shroff Firing Case?
The firing took place around 7 pm on Sunday, October 18, near Pushpa Park in Mumbai’s Juhu area. Unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at Tiger Shroff’s car as he was leaving a football-related gathering.
The actor escaped without gunshot injuries, while his driver and another person were reported injured. Mumbai Police initially registered a case against three unidentified persons under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act.
The investigation was subsequently transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch because of the seriousness of the offence.
Is The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Linked To The Attack?
A social media post claiming responsibility for the firing in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang circulated after the incident. However, police had not verified the authenticity of the claim in the information available at the time of reporting.
Investigators are examining possible gang links alongside other angles. The online claim does not by itself establish who ordered or carried out the shooting, and the alleged motive remains under investigation.
The arrests in Kota mark a significant development in the case, but further questioning and evidence collection will be needed to establish the role of each accused and determine whether the attack was connected to the alleged gang claim.
