Tiger Shroff shooting: The Salman connection & a trail of threats linked to Bishnoi
Actor Tiger Shroff's car was targeted in a shooting incident in Mumbai, which authorities have linked to a feud between the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and Salman Khan. The attackers issued threats against anyone in the film industry associated with Khan.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the growing influence of organized crime syndicates in the Indian entertainment industry and the increasing security risks faced by high-profile celebrities.
NEW DELHI: Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's long-running feud with Salman Khan brought actor Tiger Shroff into the spotlight on Sunday after gunmen opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu. Seven rounds were fired in the incident, but the actor escaped without bullet injuries.Shroff's driver, Firdaus, and another person were injured in the October 18 attack, which prompted a police investigation into the identity of the assailants and their motive.A message attributed to the Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the firing and linked it to Shroff's association with superstar Salman Khan.
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