Mumbai’s Juhu Police registered an FIR against three unidentified individuals following a firing incident linked to actor Tiger Shroff. As reported by IANS, the complaint has been booked under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), in addition to relevant sections of the Arms Act.
BNS sections explained in Tiger Shroff firing case
Under Section 109(1) of the BNS, a person can be charged with attempt to murder if they act with the intent, or with knowledge of the likely outcome, such that the act would have been murder had the victim died. Section 3(5) addresses group liability: when several people commit an offence in furtherance of a common intention, each is held responsible, provided that shared intention is established.Police also added charges under the Arms Act, the law that governs offences related to firearms and ammunition, such as unlawful possession and use. As per the police statement, the three individuals named in the FIR have not yet been identified.
Tiger Shroff’s driver Firdous gives statement
Meanwhile, Mumbai Police have taken down the statement of Tiger Shroff’s driver, Firdous, regarding the firing incident. He is currently undergoing treatment for his injuries at Nanavati Hospital. Tiger Shroff himself was unhurt and did not suffer any gunshot wounds.
What happened with Tiger Shroff near Pushpa Park
The shooting occurred on Sunday, October 18, close to Pushpa Park in Juhu. Tiger Shroff was reportedly heading back home after a football session when it happened. Early reports suggest a crowd had assembled nearby hoping to see the actor, and it was then that the attackers allegedly fired shots. An autorickshaw driver was also wounded and was rushed to Cooper Hospital.
15 police teams probe Tiger Shroff firing case
To investigate the case and trace those responsible, Mumbai Police deployed 15 teams. A forensic unit reached the spot to collect evidence and examine the vehicle, while officers are reviewing CCTV recordings from the surrounding area to identify the suspects and work out exactly how the incident unfolded.
