What Happened in Juhu: The firing at Tiger Shroff’s car in Juhu took place on October 18. The incident has since grown from a single attack into a wider probe of a planned operation targeting film personalities.
The Twist: Ranbir Kapoor’s Home Was Allegedly Scouted
Police sources say the accused also conducted reconnaissance of Ranbir Kapoor’s residence, as well as the homes of Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. These details come from police sources and have not been publicly confirmed in court. There is no report of any attack on Ranbir Kapoor, and no indication that he was in direct danger at the time.
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Organised Crime Charge Added
The Mumbai Crime Branch has added Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which covers organised crime, to the case. This raises the possibility of invoking MCOCA, subject to the investigation’s findings and legal requirements. Invoking the stricter law would signal that police see the case as the work of an organised network, not an isolated act.
Who Has Been Arrested
Three accused, named as Hriitik, Rehan and Phool Singh, are in the case, and a woman named Radha has also been arrested. One report says eight people linked to a network associated with the Bishnoi gang have been arrested. Investigators have not publicly released a full account of each person’s role.
Was Salman Khan the Original Target?
Investigators reportedly suspect Salman Khan was targeted first, but the plan was dropped because of heavy security outside his home. One report says the plan then shifted to Tiger Shroff because of weaker security. The same report names Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar as other possible targets, but this remains unverified.
A Pattern Police Have Seen Before
This is not the first time Bollywood has faced such a threat. In April 2024, shots were fired outside Salman Khan‘s Bandra home. Police said then that one accused had scouted the homes of two other actors. That case also involved Bishnoi-linked operatives.
