Suspects arrested in connection with the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff had also conducted reconnaissance of actor Ranbir Kapoor’s residence in Mumbai’s Bandra area, Indian media reported on Thursday.
Mumbai Police have expanded their investigation to determine whether other Bollywood personalities were potential targets. Investigators are also examining an alleged arms procurement and supply network linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
According to Indian media reports, police told a court that the attack involving Tiger Shroff was allegedly carried out at the behest of Anil Pandit, a suspected associate of the Bishnoi gang. Eight people have been arrested so far in connection with the case.
Salman Khan Was Also Allegedly on the Target List
Police sources said the suspects had initially planned to target actor Salman Khan and had conducted reconnaissance of his Mumbai residence. However, they allegedly abandoned the plan after noticing police personnel deployed outside his home.
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Investigators also found that the suspects had reportedly used social media posts shared by fans to gather information about Shroff’s routine.
According to the reports, the posts indicated that the actor visited a football ground in Mumbai’s Juhu area every Sunday, where security was comparatively less stringent. The suspects allegedly used this information when planning the attack.
Police are now examining whether similar reconnaissance activities were carried out at the residences of other Bollywood personalities.
Three Key Suspects Remanded in Police Custody
The Mumbai Crime Branch brought three key suspects — Rehan, alias Sikka; Ritik Kurmi, alias Roshan; and Phool Singh — from Kota, Rajasthan, to Mumbai for court proceedings.
The court remanded all three suspects to police custody until October 31.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Raj Tilak Roshan said five additional people had been detained in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in connection with the alleged arms procurement and supply network.
Police Probe Alleged Weapons Supply Network
According to police, two suspects travelled to Amritsar to obtain weapons, while two women allegedly transported the firearms to Mumbai by train and handed them over to the attackers.
Another suspect allegedly remained in Mumbai to provide local assistance and logistical support.
Investigators are continuing to examine the alleged network, the roles of those arrested and whether other Bollywood personalities may have been targeted.
The allegations remain under investigation, and the suspects’ guilt has not been established in court.
