Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped a harrowing ordeal on Sunday evening, October 18, 2026, after his vehicle was targeted in a shooting incident near Pushpa Park in Juhu. The actor was reportedly returning from a football match or a birthday celebration when three unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire, discharging approximately seven rounds at his car. While Tiger himself remained unharmed, the attack left his driver, Firdous, with a gunshot wound to his left arm. A 28-year-old bystander, identified as Yogesh Chavan, was also struck during the gunfire. Both victims were rushed to Nanavati and Cooper hospitals, where medical officials have confirmed they are in stable condition.
In a swift response to the brazen attack, which occurred just 350 meters from the Juhu Police Station, Mumbai Police have detained one individual from the Santacruz area for questioning. Authorities have mobilized 15 specialized investigation teams, including personnel from the Crime Branch and local units, to handle the case. Forensic experts are currently scouring the scene for ballistic evidence, while investigators are meticulously analyzing CCTV footage to reconstruct the attackers’ escape route and identify the remaining suspects.
The high-profile nature of the incident has drawn immediate attention from the state government. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have reached out to Tiger Shroff and his family to offer their support and have promised strict legal action against the perpetrators. Meanwhile, the investigation has taken a complex turn as police look into social media claims allegedly made by Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, who are linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. These claims suggest the shooting may have been a retaliatory act linked to the actor’s association with Salman Khan, though authorities are currently verifying the authenticity of these reports.