Kumar Bahukhandi
Radha and Babita, both from Uttar Pradesh and accused in the recent firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, being taken for production before the Esplanade Magistrate’s court, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)
Investigators trace the alleged weapons supply trail to a hideout in Gujarat, with the recovery made during targeted raids on Friday.
Key Highlights
- Two firearms allegedly linked to the firing at Tiger Shroff’s car recovered from Surat.
- Mumbai Crime Branch also seizes 10 live cartridges.
- Recovery made during targeted operations on Friday, 23 October.
- Investigators follow the logistical trail of weapons supplied to the assailants.
Mumbai: Mumbai Crime Branch has recovered two firearms allegedly used in the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car, along with 10 live cartridges, from Surat in Gujarat, a police official said on Saturday. The seizure followed targeted raids conducted on Friday as part of the investigation into the case.
Weapons Trail Leads Investigators to Surat
According to the police official, investigating teams traced the logistical trail of the weapons allegedly supplied to the assailants. The leads took them to a hideout in Surat, where the firearms and ammunition were recovered.
The operation has brought the alleged movement and supply of weapons into focus as investigators examine the arrangements behind the attack.
Forensic Examination to Establish Connection
The recovered weapons and ammunition have been sent for forensic and ballistic examination to establish their connection with the shooting. Investigators will compare the findings with evidence collected from the scene.
Investigation into the Attack Continues
The firing took place at Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area on 18 October. The actor escaped serious injury, while his driver and a passer-by were injured, according to reports.
Police are continuing to investigate the weapons supply network and the people allegedly involved in facilitating the attack.
Caption: Police escort Radha and Babita, both from Uttar Pradesh and accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case, for production before the Esplanade Magistrate’s Court in Mumbai in this file photograph.
