3-4 rounds fired at Tiger Shroff’s car; FWICE demands security

Bollywood’s Sunday football ritual in Mumbai took a violent turn when three to four rounds were fired at Tiger Shroff’s car as the actor left a ground after a game. Police said the shots came from a crowd that had gathered to see him, and the case is with the Juhu police.

What the eyewitness saw

Blogger Shalma Shaikh, who regularly records the stars’ weekend matches, said the firing began shortly after 7 pm. She added that the game usually ends around 7, with the players emerging by 7:05, so plenty of fans were still present. Several people first mistook the gunshots for Diwali firecrackers. When the car came to a stop, Shroff was ducking inside and escaped unhurt. His personal driver was not as fortunate: one bullet hit his elbow and another passed through his palm. The driver was taken to Nanavati Hospital.

What police said

Mumbai Police confirmed that the actor was not hit and did not sustain any gunshot injuries. According to the police, several rounds were fired at Shroff’s vehicle from within the crowd as he was leaving the ground. The injured driver received medical care, while the actor was safe.

FWICE steps in

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) strongly condemned the attack and said this was the second such incident to hit the industry, following the Rohit Shetty shooting earlier. The federation called the pattern “deeply disturbing” and asked the government and police to treat the safety of film industry members as a priority.

FWICE wants:

• A full, fair and time-bound investigation.
• Immediate police security for Tiger Shroff and his family.
• Broader preventive security arrangements for film industry workers.

In a statement, FWICE said it has full faith in the Mumbai Police and the Maharashtra Chief Minister, and it looks forward to “decisive action” that restores confidence in the fraternity.

Why this goes beyond one star

FWICE argued that cinema is a major contributor to the country’s cultural identity, employment and economy, and that actors, directors, producers and technicians should be able to work without fear. Repeated incidents, it said, create “unnecessary fear and insecurity” across the film fraternity. For fans, it also changes the feeling around encounters with stars: the crowd that gathers for a glimpse is now part of a security risk.

What happens next

In the hours after the firing, Shroff’s sister Krishna Shroff arrived at his home, and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the actor. The incident drew political reactions, with opposition members questioning the alleged involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. For now, police have said the actor is safe, but the call from the film workforce is for protection, not just reassurance.

Source: The Times of India