Mumbai Police have arrested three accused in connection with the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff after tracking their movements towards Rajasthan by train. Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajtilak Roushan said 20 teams were formed to investigate the case and gather clues. The accused were apprehended in Kota, while police continue to verify claims circulating on social media.
Three Arrested In Kota
DCP Rajtilak Roushan said the police launched an extensive search operation following the firing incident involving the actor.
Mumbai firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff | DCP Rajtilak Roushan, Mumbai Police says, “After the firing incident on actor Tiger Shroff, we formed 20 teams and started looking for all the clues. We came to know that they (accused) were heading towards Rajasthan via train. We have apprehended the accused from Kota. We are investigating this case under sections of Attempt to murder and Arms Act. We have taken into custody the three persons who were present at the spot of the incident. Legal proceedings for all three persons with us are being completed. There are pieces of information floating on social media, but we are still verifying those claims.”
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Investigators formed 20 teams and began examining available clues to identify and trace those involved.
During the investigation, police learnt that the accused were travelling by train towards Rajasthan. Acting on this information, officers traced and apprehended the three individuals in Kota.
“We have apprehended the accused from Kota,” Roushan said, adding that the investigation was progressing and legal proceedings against the three men were being completed.
The officer confirmed that all three individuals who were present at the scene of the incident had been taken into custody.
Two From Haryana, One From Bihar
Providing further details about the arrests, Roushan said two of the accused were from Haryana, while the third was from Bihar.
He also clarified that no minor was among the three accused currently in police custody, addressing speculation surrounding the identities and ages of those arrested.
Attempt To Murder Charges
According to Roushan, the case is being investigated under provisions relating to attempted murder and the Arms Act.
The police are completing the necessary legal formalities concerning the three accused as the investigation continues.
Roushan also cautioned against drawing conclusions from information circulating on social media, stressing that the police were still checking the claims.
“There are pieces of information floating on social media, but we are still verifying those claims,” he said.
The police have not yet confirmed the motive behind the firing or whether the incident was linked to any wider conspiracy.
