Tiger Shroff driver injured in Juhu shooting as unverified gang claim surfaces

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was not hit by bullets after unidentified gunmen fired at his vehicle in Mumbai's Juhu area on the evening of October 18, 2026, but sustained minor injuries to his hand from gunpowder and glass shards, while his driver was shot in the hand and an autorickshaw driver was also injured. Five rounds were fired at Shroff's car around 7 pm as he was leaving a football ground, and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the actor and confirmed his injuries were limited to his hand. Mumbai Police launched a massive manhunt with 15 specialized teams examining CCTV footage and made one detention from the Santacruz area. A social media post and audio message purportedly by individuals identifying themselves as Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu claimed responsibility for the attack allegedly in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, though Mumbai Police have not confirmed the claim and are verifying its authenticity.

The shooting raises serious questions about security for high-profile individuals in Mumbai and suggests potential organized crime involvement in targeting film industry figures. The unconfirmed claim follows a pattern of social media posts attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang after attacks on Bollywood personalities, including the 2024 firing outside Salman Khan's residence and the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. Authorities are investigating whether this was a targeted assassination attempt or an extortion-related warning.

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