Crime
Salman Khan was the original target? Tiger Shroff firing probe reveals shocking twist
Mumbai/IBNS: The firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff on Sunday was initially intended to target superstar Salman Khan, a probe into the alleged assassination bid has revealed.
According to an NDTV report citing sources, the attackers had conducted reconnaissance of Salman's residence but abandoned the plan after noticing the heavy security deployment outside his home.
Attackers changed target after security assessment
The shooters, who were in touch with the handlers allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, reportedly altered their plan after finding extensive security arrangements outside Salman's Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai.
Investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding the incident and the alleged plot, the report said.
Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt
The Heropanti actor escaped unhurt after gunmen reportedly opened fire at his car as he was leaving a football gathering at Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu.
His driver sustained a gunshot injury, while another person was also reportedly injured in the incident.
Tiger was seen with bandages and dressings when Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met at the actor's house.
Three men allegedly involved
Preliminary accounts indicate that three men arrived on a motorcycle.
Two of them allegedly approached the vehicle and opened fire, while the third appeared to be waiting to help them escape.
Reports differ on the number of rounds fired, with some accounts citing four shots and others reporting five or more.
Accused held while travelling by train
The accused have been arrested at Rajasthan's Kota railway station while travelling by train.
They have been identified as Phool Singh (17) and Rehan (18), both residents of Sonipat in Haryana, and Hritik Kumar, alias Roshan (22), from Begusarai in Bihar but currently lives in Andheri West, Mumbai.
According to media reports, all three are suspected to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
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