Tiger Shroff Targeted Due to Salman Khan Praise, Says Accused
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang's attack on Tiger Shroff was motivated by his past praise for Salman Khan, according to police investigations.
Tiger Shroff was shot at after leaving a football match, with two shooters firing seven rounds at his vehicle.
The attack was linked to Shroff's 2022 praise for Salman Khan, which allegedly angered the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Police arrested the shooters and two women connected to the supply of weapons used in the attack.
In a shocking incident on October 18, actor Tiger Shroff was targeted by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang while leaving a football match in Juhu, Mumbai. Two assailants fired seven shots at his BMW, injuring his driver and a bystander before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. The attack has raised serious concerns about the safety of public figures in the entertainment industry.
The motive behind this brazen attack has been revealed by one of the accused, who stated that Shroff was targeted due to his past praise for Salman Khan during a promotional event in 2022. The accused claimed that Shroff referred to Khan as the "only tiger in the film industry," which allegedly incited the gang's ire. This incident is part of a larger history of animosity between the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and Khan, dating back to a 1999 incident involving the illegal killing of a blackbuck, a sacred animal in the Bishnoi community.
Following the attack, police investigations led to the arrest of the shooters on a train traveling from Surat to Jaipur. Authorities believe that the accused were tracking police updates via social media, which facilitated their escape. CCTV footage indicated that one of the shooters was frequently on his phone, suggesting that they were receiving real-time information about the investigation.
The implications of this attack extend beyond the immediate violence; it highlights the ongoing threats faced by celebrities in India. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang's history of targeting individuals associated with Salman Khan raises alarms about the influence of organized crime in the film industry. The police are now focusing on identifying the sources of information that may have assisted the accused in evading capture.
As investigations continue, police are expected to record a statement from Tiger Shroff, who has reportedly been shaken by the incident. He expressed confusion about the attackers' motives and stated he had no known enemies. The authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading to the attack and ensure the safety of public figures moving forward.
