Tiger Shroff sustained gunpowder burns to his right hand during a firing incident in Mumbai’s Juhu area, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday after visiting the actor at his residence. Describing the incident as serious, Shinde vowed strict action against those responsible and warned that no gang or individual would be allowed to revive gang wars in Mumbai.
Shinde said five shots were fired at Tiger Shroff’s BMW on Sunday evening as the actor was leaving after playing a football match. his driver, Firdaus, and an autorickshaw driver sustained injuries in the incident Although Shroff escaped being directly hit by a bullet. “This is a major incident. five rounds were fired, but fortunately, he was safe. His driver sustained injuries, and the incident is condemnable. I met with the actor; he has injuries on his left hand caused by gunpowder and shards of glass. Both he and his mother are quite shaken. I have assured them that the state government stands with them in the face of the open threats being directed at public figure. “No gang or individual will be allowed to indulge in intimidation or hooliganism in Mumbai. Shinde also urged celebrities to promptly report any threatening calls to the police, assuring them that the government would take all necessary steps to protect them. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and actor Tiger Shroff after the firing incident. Fadnavis sought details of the case from the police commissioner and instructed him to promptly arrest the assailants, speed up the investigation and take stringent action against those responsible.
The Deputy Chief Minister said the state government and police would give the case top priority, emphasising that the safety of celebrities facing threats was as important as that of ordinary citizens. No one will be spared,” he said, adding that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had taken the incident seriously.
After meeting the actor, Shinde said Shroff had suffered gunpowder burns to his right hand during the firing. He added that the actor’s family, including his mother, was concerned about their safety and had told him that they had no disputes or enmity with anyone.
