Three unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening, as he was returning home after playing football near Pushpa Park. Several rounds were fired at the vehicle, according to multiple reports.
Source: ANI, 18 Oct 2026
"A firing incident has been reported under Juhu Police Station. Actor Tiger Shroff is safe and has not sustained any gunshot injuries. Further investigation is underway," Mumbai Police said in a statement.
Source: Mumbai Police via ANI, 18 Oct 2026
The actor's driver was injured in the firing and taken to hospital for treatment; some reports said an autorickshaw driver was also hurt. Police have not yet released an official account of the injuries.
Source: The New Indian Express / News18 reports, 18 Oct 2026
Mumbai Police have formed 12 teams, including the Crime Branch, to trace the motorcycle and its three riders. CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed and the locality has been cordoned off.
Source: Multiple reports, 18 Oct 2026
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti over the phone and directed a swift investigation, while state minister Ashish Shelar said he was in touch with the actor's family and confirmed Shroff is safe.
Source: Reports, 18 Oct 2026
What is solid
- Mumbai Police confirm a firing incident under Juhu Police Station on 18 Oct 2026
- Tiger Shroff suffered no gunshot injuries
- The actor's driver was injured and hospitalised (per reports)
- 12 police teams including the Crime Branch formed; CCTV footage being reviewed
- CM Devendra Fadnavis directed a swift probe
What is only claimed
- A social-media post by a person calling himself Anil Pandit claimed the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was behind the firing — NOT verified by police
- Reports that the actor had received prior threats allegedly linked to the Bishnoi gang — unverified
The incident follows a string of recent attacks targeting film personalities in Mumbai, including a firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence and the April 2024 firing outside Salman Khan's Bandra home.
Source: Reports, 18 Oct 2026
Sunday evening, Juhu (Pushpa Park) • Several rounds fired at the car • Tiger Shroff unhurt • Driver hospitalised • 12 police teams on the case • Bishnoi-gang responsibility claim unverified