Srinagar, Oct 18: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at his car in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening, prompting police to launch a manhunt to identify and apprehend those involved.
According to police officials, as per news agency PTI, the incident took place near Pushpa Park within the jurisdiction of Juhu police station. The circumstances surrounding the firing are being investigated, with specialised police teams examining CCTV footage from the area to gather evidence and identify the suspects.
Preliminary reports suggested that Shroff and a friend were present when the firing took place. An official confirmed that the actor had not sustained any injuries.
Meanwhile, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has reportedly claimed responsibility for the alleged attack, claiming that Shroff was targeted because of his proximity to Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
The authenticity of the gang’s claim and its alleged connection with the incident have not been independently established. Police are investigating the case and working to identify the perpetrators.
