Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Suspects Promised Money and Jobs Abroad, Reports Say
By : Alia Kashmiri
Three suspects arrested in connection with the shooting at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai were allegedly offered money and promises of settling abroad, according to police-related reports. Investigators are examining the alleged recruitment process, the suspects’ escape route and possible links to organised crime networks. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The suspects were arrested in Rajasthan’s Kota after a coordinated operation involving Mumbai Police and Rajasthan Police. Reports published on October 19 and 20 said the investigation was continuing, with officers seeking to establish the roles of those arrested and identify others who may have been involved. <Link url=”https://indianexpress.com/article/india/tiger-shroff-attackers-arrested-kota-anil-pandit-money-life-abroad-promise-10927930/” title=”The Indian Express report”/>.
Suspects Allegedly Offered Money and Overseas Settlement
According to reports citing police investigators, the three suspects were allegedly promised financial rewards and the prospect of settling abroad in exchange for carrying out the attack.
The suspects have been identified in reports as Phool Singh and Rehan, both from Haryana, and Hrithik Kumar, also known as Roshan, from Bihar. Police are investigating their alleged roles and the circumstances in which they became involved in the case.
Investigators are also examining claims that the suspects received an advance payment and were promised assistance in leaving India after the shooting. The exact details of the alleged payments and the wider recruitment arrangement remain part of the investigation. <Link url=”https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/3-detained-in-kota-for-allegedly-shooting-at-tiger-shroff-car-shooters-caught-101792389421094.html/” title=”Hindustan Times report”/>.
Shooting Outside Football Club in Mumbai’s Juhu
The incident took place in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening, October 18, 2026, when Tiger Shroff was reportedly leaving a football ground.
According to media reports, motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at the actor’s car. Shroff escaped serious injury, while his driver and an autorickshaw driver sustained injuries.
Police launched an investigation into the shooting and began tracing the suspects’ movements using available evidence and information gathered during the probe.
The motive behind the attack, including whether it was connected to an extortion attempt or a wider criminal conspiracy, remains under investigation.
How Police Tracked the Suspects to Kota
Following the shooting, the suspects allegedly abandoned the motorcycle used in the incident and travelled away from Mumbai through several locations.
Reports said they travelled towards Borivali, took a cab to Surat in Gujarat and then boarded the Pune-Jaipur Superfast Express. Investigators subsequently traced their movements and shared information with police in Rajasthan.
The three suspects were apprehended in Kota during a coordinated operation. Police agencies are continuing to investigate their movements before and after the shooting, including their alleged plans to travel onwards towards Nepal.
The arrests followed cooperation between law enforcement agencies in different states. <Link url=”https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/tiger-shroff-firing-case-accused-arrested-kota-escape-route-surat-3020861-2026-10-19” title=”India Today report on the suspects’ escape route”/>.
Possible Links to Organised Crime Under Investigation
Investigators are also examining alleged links between the shooting and members of an organised crime network. Media reports have referred to a possible connection with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and an individual identified as Anil Pandit.
However, the extent of any such links and the identities of those who may have directed or financed the attack must be established through the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are also examining claims made on social media following the shooting. Such claims do not, by themselves, establish responsibility for the incident.
Investigation Continues
The case has raised questions about the possible use of financial inducements and promises of overseas settlement to recruit young people for violent crimes.
Police are seeking to establish who allegedly arranged the attack, how the suspects were recruited, where the money came from and whether additional individuals were involved.
The three arrested suspects are entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty in court. Further details about the alleged conspiracy and its possible connections to organised crime will depend on the findings of the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
Editorial note: I have kept the allegations attributed and avoided presenting the alleged mastermind, gang links or extortion motive as established facts. The rewritten article also avoids repeating the more detailed claims about the weapon malfunction and precise daily payments, which require stronger verification.
