Tiger Shroff wasn’t original target, shooters switched due to tight security: Cops
Mumbai police have revealed that Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was not the intended target of a recent shooting, but rather a secondary choice after shooters were deterred by the tight security of a more prominent celebrity. Three suspects have been arrested and are being transported to Mumbai for further investigation.
Why it matters
The case highlights the security challenges faced by high-profile public figures in the Indian entertainment industry and the tactical shifts employed by criminal elements.
MUMBAI: A major revelation has emerged in the Tiger Shroff firing case, with the Mumbai Crime Branch suggesting that the Bollywood actor was not the shooters' original target.According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, the three shooters were allegedly targeting another prominent Bollywood celebrity but could not reach them because of tight security, news agency ANI reported."Tiger Shroff was not the shooters’ original target. The three shooters were targeting a prominent Bollywood celebrity. However, the celebrity’s security was so tight that the shooters were unable to target them," said the Mumbai Crime Branch.The shooters then shifted their focus to Tiger Shroff, believing he would be an easier target.Meanwhile, Mumbai Police took custody of the three suspects arrested in Rajasthan's Kota in connection with the firing incident involving Shroff's car on Monday.A local court granted the police a 48-hour transit remand, allowing the Maharashtra Police team to take custody of the accused…
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