Shots fired near actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu; actor unhurt, driver and bystander injured

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after shots were fired near him in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening, police said. His driver and a bystander were injured in the incident.

According to reports, the firing took place at around 7 pm as the actor was leaving a ground in the Pushpa Park area, which falls under the Juhu police station. Preliminary information suggests the attackers arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire before fleeing.

Injuries and investigation

Mohit Garg, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Zone II, said the actor's driver suffered an injury to his left hand, while another man nearby was also wounded and taken to hospital. Reports said the second injured person was an autorickshaw driver. Officials said Shroff himself had no bullet injuries. Shroff, the son of veteran actor Jackie Shroff, is one of Hindi cinema's best-known action stars Juhu, a western suburb of Mumbai, is home to many film personalities, including several leading stars of Hindi cinema.

Police have launched a search for the attackers. No arrests had been announced by Monday morning, and police have not publicly stated a motive.

A post on social media claimed responsibility for the attack and carried a warning to people in the film industry who work with actor Salman Khan. Police have not confirmed the authenticity of the post, and IBC Global Times has not been able to verify it independently.

Political reaction

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio, directed Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti to investigate the incident and take action against those responsible.

Why it matters

The incident is likely to renew questions about the safety of film personalities in Mumbai. In recent years, the city has seen several threats and attacks targeting people connected to the film industry, and police have often stepped up security for prominent actors after such episodes. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.