Eknath Shinde Statement: Maharashtra government has adopted a strict stance after the incident of firing on actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu area of Mumbai. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the government stands with Tiger Shroff and his family. People involved in this incident will not be spared under any circumstances, he said that after talking to Tiger Shroff and his father Jackie Shroff, they have been assured that the government is committed to their safety. Shinde also said that the security arrangements of all celebrities will be reviewed and strict action will be taken against those who threaten or intimidate anyone.
Taking the matter seriously, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also spoke to the Mumbai Police Commissioner over phone. He has given instructions to immediately investigate the incident and take strict action against the accused.
Driver injured in firing, investigation ongoing
According to the information, three people riding a bike had opened fire on Tiger Shroff in Juhu. Their driver was injured in this incident, who was admitted to Nanavati Hospital for treatment. After the incident the accused fled from the spot.
Claim surfaced in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi gang
After the incident, a post appeared on social media from an account named Anil Pandit, in which it claimed to take responsibility for the attack. Apart from this, an audio clip has also surfaced, in which a person claiming to be the younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi is heard talking about taking responsibility for the attack and threatening actor Salman Khan. However, this claim and the audio have not been independently verified. The police is investigating the matter.