New twists in investigation
The investigation into the October 18 shooting at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai has now reached an arms supply network. Police have arrested 22-year-old Pranjal Thakuran from Indore, Madhya Pradesh in this case. He was produced before Mumbai's Esplanade court on Sunday, where he was ordered to be kept in police custody till October 31. According to investigators, Pranjal is accused of providing country-made pistol to the attackers and was in contact with the main accused Anil Pandit.
looking for clues
Police are now trying to find out who arranged the weapons for the crime, how contact was established between the accused and what was the role of other people in this alleged conspiracy. The allegations revealed in the case will be confirmed through investigation and judicial process.
Weapons recovered in Surat
According to Mumbai Police, two weapons have been recovered from bushes along the railway tracks on the outskirts of Surat Railway Station. These include the Turkish-made Zigana pistol and a country-made Katta. Ten live cartridges were also found from the spot.
Police have sent these weapons and cartridges for forensic and ballistic examination. Experts will find out whether the recovered weapons are related to the empty cartridges found at the scene, which can prove to be important evidence in the case.
Activities of the accused
According to police investigation, after the firing, the accused had reached Surat by taxi from Kandivali, Mumbai. After allegedly leaving the weapons there, they went to Delhi by train. Information received from a suspected shooter helped police access the weapons.
arrest process
According to the police, Pranjal had come to Indore for the treatment of his ailing brother. Her brother was sent from Sonipat to a treatment center in Indore. Investigators say that Pranjal used to spend the night in the hospital instead of staying in the hotel, so that it would be difficult to trace his location.
Mumbai Crime Branch contacted Indore Police, after which both the teams took action together and arrested him. Now the police is inquiring about his contacts and possible associates.
role of zigana pistol
In this case, Kunal Singh has already been arrested on suspicion of supplying Jigana pistol. Police say that this pistol was used during the crime, but ballistic examination will be necessary to confirm it.
social media investigation
According to the police, about 15 days before the shooting, Pranjal had shared a video on social media, in which he was allegedly seen with a weapon. Police are also investigating his social media contacts and possible links to other criminal cases. So far, 11 accused have been claimed to have been arrested, and further action in the case will be based on the interrogation and forensic report.