Tiger Shroff targeted for praising Salman Khan in 2022, shooter tells police
Police investigating a shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff have uncovered claims that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang targeted him for praising Salman Khan in 2022. The gang, known for its ongoing vendetta against Khan, is reportedly attempting to intimidate the Indian film industry through threats and violence.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing influence of organized crime syndicates in the Indian entertainment industry and the security risks faced by high-profile public figures.
MUMBAI: One of the arrested alleged shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case told police during interrogation that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang wanted to settle scores with the actor for praising Salman Khan during a film’s promotion in 2022.At the event for ‘Heropanti 2’, Shroff was asked about the film’s Eid release date, traditionally associated with Khan’s movie releases. “Is industry mein ek hi hai Tiger, aur woh hai Salman Sir. I am just a billi in front of him. I am Simba, a tiger cub... (There’s only one tiger in the industry, and that’s Salman)”, he had said in response, referring to Khan’s spy movie franchise.
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