Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped an attack when unidentified assailants fired four rounds at his BMW car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Wednesday evening. The incident took place while the actor was returning home after playing a football match. While Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt, his driver sustained injuries and was rushed to Nanavati Hospital for medical treatment. Confirming the safety of the actor, Jackie Shroff's team released a statement assuring fans and the media that Tiger is completely fine and secure.
Responsibility for the attack has been claimed by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Gangster Anmol Bishnoi took to social media to claim the attack, stating that it was carried out by associates Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu because the actor allegedly ignored their warnings. The social media post explicitly threatened anyone in the Mumbai film industry associated with Salman Khan or failing to heed the gang's warnings, warning that others would face similar consequences.
The motive behind the attack is reportedly linked to Tiger Shroff's close association with Salman Khan. Given the deep friendship and professional history between Salman Khan and Jackie Shroff, Tiger shares a close bond with Khan, with reports suggesting Khan even assisted Tiger during his entry into the film industry. Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the matter and reviewing security measures surrounding prominent figures in the Hindi film industry following the escalation of threats from the gang.