Lucknow, Read. The investigation has intensified in the case of firing on the car of Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. After this incident that took place in Juhu area of Mumbai on the evening of Sunday, October 18, news of the arrest of a suspect has come to light. However, the arrest of the suspect and his role in the case are yet to be officially confirmed. Police are trying to identify the attackers and find out the reason behind the incident. For this, 15 police teams have been formed.
According to the police, the incident occurred when Tiger Shroff was returning in his car from Pushpa Park area of Juhu after playing football. Meanwhile, three people riding a motorcycle allegedly opened fire on his car. The actor escaped safely in the incident, while his driver was shot. The injured driver has been admitted to the hospital and his condition is said to be out of danger.
Firing took place at seven in the evening, police reached the spot
According to the police officer, Tiger Shroff's car was targeted by firing at around 7 pm on Sunday evening. After the incident the attackers fled from the spot. As soon as the information was received, teams from Juhu Police Station, Crime Branch and nearby police stations reached the spot. Senior officials including Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Garg also reached the spot and took stock of the situation. Investigators are scanning the footage of CCTV cameras installed nearby to ascertain the identity of the attackers and their escape route.
Driver admitted to hospital, Tiger Shroff safe
Maharashtra government minister Ashish Shelar spoke to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti after the incident. He told that Tiger Shroff had gone to play football and while returning his car was attacked. During this, the actor's driver was shot, while Tiger Shroff is safe. Information has come to light that the injured driver was taken to Nanavati Hospital for treatment. The police are investigating the case and searching for the people involved in the attack.
Eknath Shinde said- will not tolerate gang war in Mumbai
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has condemned the incident of firing on Tiger Shroff's car. He said that gang war will not be tolerated in Mumbai. He also assured that the artistes do not need to live in an environment of fear and that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the incident. After the incident, questions have started being raised regarding the security of the film industry and law and order in Mumbai. The real reason behind the attack will become clear only after the police investigation.
Congress raised questions on law and order
Congress has targeted Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding this incident. Congress leader Sachin Sawant termed the news of firing on the actor's car as shocking and raised questions on the law and order of Mumbai. He criticized the state government by mentioning the murder of Baba Siddiqui, the firing outside Salman Khan's house and the threats being received by film personalities.
Sawant alleged that the law and order situation in Mumbai was deteriorating and the Chief Minister had failed on this front. At present the police is investigating on the basis of CCTV footage and other evidence. Official information regarding the role of the suspect in the case, identity of the attackers and the motive behind the firing is awaited.
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