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<p><span><strong>Mumbai: </strong>The Esplanade Court in Mumbai on Monday remanded four accused to police custody till October 28 in the Tiger Shroff firing case. </span><br><span>The four accused, Kunal, Sumit, Radha and Babita, were produced before the Esplanade court (Killa Court) for the second time.</span><br><span>Defence lawyer Ajinkya Mirgal Madhukar said the four had initially been placed on a three-day transit remand, during which they were subjected to extensive interrogation.</span><br><span>"The four accused were produced in court today; this was their second appearance. Initially, they had been placed on a three-day transit remand. During that transit remand, they were subjected to extensive interrogation. Furthermore, the police requested an extension of their custody from today until the 31st. However, all relevant items, including their mobile phones, SIM cards, and bank debit cards, have already been recovered. So, the question arises: why would the police require further custody? That was the core of our argument today. The court has remanded them until the 28th. This is solely for the purpose of collecting voice samples...", he said.</span><br><span>Advocate Vikesh Mehra, representing accused Sumit, said the police had sought an additional four days of custody but the court granted only two days for the collection of a voice sample.</span><br><span>"He was brought to court following a period of police remand. Now, the police had requested an additional four days of remand. However, the court has denied that request. The court has granted a two-day remand, after police said they need to obtain a voice sample. The court granted this two-day remand specifically for the purpose of collecting a voice sample. According to the police, Sumit’s role in this case is that he accompanied Kunal to Amritsar to procure weapons. However, the police do not have any concrete evidence to prove whether or not he actually brought back any weapons...", Mehra said.</span><br><span>The Esplanade Court in Mumbai on October 23 remanded three arrested accused to police custody till October 28 in connection with the Tiger Shroff attempt to murder case.</span><br><span>The three accused—identified as Ankit Khattar, Samir Khatri, and Jatin Panchal—were apprehended by police from Sonipat, Haryana, and produced before the court for remand.</span><br><span>During the proceedings, the court inquired whether the accused had any complaints against the police, to which all three replied in the negative.</span><br><span>Seeking their custody, the Investigating Officer (IO) submitted before the court that the three individuals played pivotal roles in the crime. The IO stated that accused Ankit had travelled to Mumbai to conduct a recce, accused Samir was in direct contact with one Anil Pandit, and Jatin Panchal had allegedly procured the weapons used by accused Ankit and Samir. Citing their direct involvement in executing the conspiracy, the police sought their custodial interrogation.</span><br><span>Appearing for the state, Public Prosecutor Kranti Kumbhar pushed for an extended remand till October 31, arguing that several wanted individuals linked to the case are currently outside Maharashtra, requiring inter-state investigation.</span><br><span>"Most of the wanted accused connected to the present accused are out of state, and this needs a thorough investigation, which is a time-taking process. A short remand will not serve the purpose; hence, they should be sent to police custody till October 31," the prosecutor submitted.</span><br><span>The prosecution further informed the court that investigators have gathered substantial technical evidence, including multiple CCTV recordings from the spot of the incident as well as the hotel where the accused allegedly held a practice firing session.</span><br><span>"We have recovered CCTV footage from the hotel capturing movements before and after the incident. The hotel register has also been seized, but further investigation is needed on all these aspects. As we all know, it is a case of conspiracy and conspiracy is hatched in secrecy, so this needs to be investigated in detail. Therefore, a longer duration is a must in this case," the Public Prosecutor argued.</span><br><span>Opposing the police remand, defence counsel Ajinkya Mirgal pressed for judicial custody, contending that the police had already completed their recoveries and had no substantial ground to demand extended custody.</span><br><span>Speaking to the media after the hearing, Advocate Mirgal said, "According to the police's own submission, they have already seized the hotel registers, the crime scene footage, and the CCTV recordings showing our clients were not present at the spot. They also claim to have recovered the empty cartridges from the alleged misfire during practice at the hotel. If all recoveries have already been completed, why is police custody required on the exact same grounds?"The defence counsel also questioned the claims regarding the alleged weapon. "To our knowledge, no weapon has been recovered so far. Despite making around ten arrests, if they are still unable to recover the weapon, it raises serious doubts about whether such a weapon actually exists," Mirgal said.</span><br><span>Addressing the police's claim that two of the accused were in phone contact with wanted accused Anil Pandit, Mirgal argued that since the mobile phones of the accused have already been seized, forensic experts can independently verify call detail records without requiring custodial interrogation. </span><br><span>He also argued that taking them back to Sonipat until October 31 was unwarranted when they were just brought to Mumbai from there within 48 hours. After hearing both sides, the Esplanade Court remanded Ankit Khattar, Samir Khatri, and Jatin Panchal to police custody till October 28.</span><br><span>The court also permitted the defence counsel a five-minute consultation with the accused inside the courtroom itself to seek instructions regarding the matter and directed police to allow them to contact their families.</span><br><span>The case pertains to the shooting that took place around 7 pm on October 18 in Juhu, when actor Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club. The actor escaped unhurt, while his driver sustained injuries.</span></p>

Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai court remands 4 accused to police custody

<p data-path-to-node="2"><span>In a major breakthrough in the shooting incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch has recovered two firearms and 10 live cartridges from Surat, Gujarat. The recoveries were made on Friday following disclosures by the key accused, according to a report by The Indian Express.</span></p><h3 data-path-to-node="3"><strong>Firearms seized, mobile phones destroyed</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="4"><span>The three primary accused, Rehan R and Phool Singh from Sonipat, Haryana, alongside Ritik Kurmi alias Roshan from Bihar, were apprehended in Kota, Rajasthan, before being brought to Mumbai earlier this week. The trio has been remanded to police custody until October 31.</span></p><p data-path-to-node="5"><span>During court proceedings, investigators revealed that while the weapons were tracked down to Gujarat, the accused had destroyed two mobile phones used during the operation to erase digital evidence.</span></p><h3 data-path-to-node="6"><strong>Practice rounds and crime scene recreation</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="7"><span>As part of the expanding probe, authorities have sealed an Andheri hotel room where the three key accused allegedly stayed prior to the attack. Sources indicate the Crime Branch is investigating reports that the shooters conducted practice firing rounds at an undisclosed location before launching the attack. Officials are also expected to recreate the crime scene with the accused in the coming days.</span></p><p data-path-to-node="8"><span>The court was informed that the firing was allegedly orchestrated at the behest of an absconding accused, identified as Anil Pandit in the police remand application. Four individuals linked to the conspiracy were produced before Mumbai’s Esplanade Court (Killa Court) on Thursday and remanded to custody until October 26.</span></p><h3 data-path-to-node="9"><strong>The attack in Juhu</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="10"><span>The incident occurred around 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 18, outside a football club in Juhu. Two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle fired five to six rounds at Shroff’s vehicle before fleeing the scene. While the actor escaped unhurt, his driver and a bystander sustained injuries during the firing.</span></p><h3 data-path-to-node="11"><strong>Team Tiger issues warning against misinformation</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="12"><span>Following the incident, Tiger Shroff’s official team issued a strong public statement warning against the circulation of fabricated news, unverified claims, and AI-generated videos falsely attributed to the actor.</span></p><p data-path-to-node="13"><span>"Team Tiger categorically clarifies that the actor has not issued any statements, released any videos, or authorised any communication concerning the recent firing incident," the statement read, adding that strict legal action will be initiated against platforms and individuals creating or spreading fake content.</span></p>

Cops recover 2 firearms, 10 rounds of ammunition in Tiger Shroff attack case

<p><span>Mumbai: The investigation into the Tiger Shroff firing case has revealed that the hotel room in Andheri, where the three key accused allegedly stayed, has been sealed by the authorities.</span><br><span>As per sources, the Mumbai Crime Branch is also investigating allegations that the shooters practised firing at an unknown place before the incident. Investigators are also expected to recreate the crime scene with all three accused as part of the ongoing probe.</span><br><span>Earlier, four accused arrested in connection with the firing on the actor were produced before Mumbai’s Esplanade Court (Killa Court) on Thurday. Anil Pandit has been named as an absconding accused in the case, according to the police remand application submitted before the court.</span><br><span>During the court proceedings, Mumbai Police argued that the firing incident was carried out at the behest of Anil Pandit. </span><br><span>The court remanded all four accused to police custody until October 26, rejecting the police request for custody until October 31.</span><br><span>The four accused, who were produced before Mumbai's Esplanade Court, were brought to Mumbai from Kota, Rajasthan and were presented before the court after undergoing medical examinations.</span><br><span>The incident took place around 7 pm on October 18 in Juhu, when Shroff was leaving a football club. The actor escaped unhurt, while his driver sustained injuries.</span><br><span>Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Tiger's team issued a stern warning against the circulation of fabricated stories, unauthorised statements and AI-generated videos falsely attributed to the actor, urging media organisations and social media platforms to verify information before publishing it.</span><br><span>The team also warned that legal action may be initiated against individuals and pages creating, promoting or circulating such content.In an official statement shared on social media, Team Tiger categorically clarified that the actor had not issued any statements, released any videos or authorised any communication concerning the recent firing incident or related developments.</span></p>

<p>Mumbai: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was seen wearing bandages on his arms and shoulders after the firing incident on October 18, leaving netizens concerned. After three assailants fired at Tiger in the Juhu area in Mumbai, it was reported that the 'Baaghi' actor did not sustain any injuries, while his driver was left hurt.</p><p>On Thursday, Tiger's team uploaded a video of a close-up of the actor's arm on social media. The clip showed the inside of the Tiger's arm speckled with brown dots all across, resembling burn marks. The dark speck, also known as powder tattooing, seems to be from flying debris during the firing.</p><p> </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background-color:#FFF;border-radius:3px;border-width:0;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Deyb61Zunou/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"><div><div><div> </div><div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Deyb61Zunou/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"><svg width="50px" height="50px" viewbox="0 0 60 60" version="1.1" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"><g transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)" fill="#000000"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div><div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Deyb61Zunou/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div></div><div> </div><div><div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div><div><div> </div><div> </div></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Deyb61Zunou/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Team Tiger Shroff (@teamtigershroff)</a></p></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p> </p><p>Tiger's mother, Ayesha Shroff, also reshared the post on her handle.</p><p>It might be noted that the area of the arm shown in the post is consistent with where Tiger was wearing bandages during his meeting with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.</p><p>As the photo reached social media, netizens had expressed concern that why was Tiger covered with bandages when the police had not reported any injuries. Tiger's father, Jackie Shroff, and sister, Krishna, commented under the video with folded hands, whereas his mother, Ayesha, wrote, “God is great."</p><p>On Tuesday, Tiger's team issued their first statement, warning legal action against those spreading fake news and AI-generated content related to the actor.</p><p>The team clarified that Tiger has not made any public comments or released any video regarding the unfortunate incident, and anyone found spreading misleading content related to the actor would face legal action.</p><p>"There are several social media pages and digital platforms circulating fabricated stories, AI-generated videos and scripted narratives, falsely attributed to Tiger. These are completely false, unauthorised and intended to mislead the public," their statement read.</p><p>They also advised media and digital platforms to exercise caution and verify information before sharing any content about Tiger.</p><p>"We do not endorse, support, or have any association with such content. We urge media outlets, digital platforms and social media pages to exercise responsibility, verify information before publishing, and refrain from creating or amplifying misinformation for engagement or monetary gain, they added."</p>

<p>Mumbai: Fresh revelations have emerged in the investigation into the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, with police sources claiming that the accused practised shooting at a location near Mumbai before the attack. A misfire also reportedly occurred while they were testing the weapon in their hotel room in Andheri.</p><p>According to Mumbai Police sources, the accused disclosed the location where they had test-fired the weapon during interrogation. One of them allegedly fired two rounds during the practice session, while the other fired one.</p><p>The accused reportedly wanted to ensure that the firearm was functioning properly before carrying out the attack. Both are said to have successfully fired the weapon during the practice session.</p><p>Investigators have also learnt that a misfire occurred while the accused were testing the gun in their hotel room in Andheri. Sources said a bullet was fired onto the bed during the incident. However, the incident apparently did not raise suspicion among hotel staff or anyone outside the room.</p><p>Based on the information gathered during interrogation, police are examining the alleged firing practice site near Mumbai and investigating the preparations made before the incident.</p><p>Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Mumbai Police arrested two additional suspects in connection with the firing case, taking the total number of arrests to 10. The two accused are expected to be produced before a court in Sonipat, Haryana, to seek transit remand. Following the court's approval, they will be brought to Mumbai for further questioning.</p><p>According to reports, the two suspects allegedly played a significant role in supplying weapons linked to the case. Investigators are probing their connections to the other accused and their alleged involvement in planning and execution of the incident.</p><p>In another development, investigators will examine an audio clip containing a threat allegedly directed at Tiger Shroff. Officials are planning to compare the voice in the recording with voice samples maintained in databases by the Punjab and Delhi Police.</p><p>These databases reportedly contain recordings of individuals allegedly associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police units in Punjab, Delhi and Rajasthan maintain separate collections of voice samples that can be used to verify the identities of suspected speakers.</p><p>Similar verification procedures have previously been undertaken in investigations involving audio clips linked to threats allegedly received by actor Salman Khan, actor Aamir Khan, filmmaker Rohit Shetty and the late politician Baba Siddique, among others.</p><p>Investigators are now examining the available audio evidence and other leads to establish the identities of those involved and determine the extent of their alleged roles in the firing case.</p><p> </p>

Tiger Shroff firing case: Accused practised shooting near Mumbai; gun misfired

<p><span><strong>New Delhi: </strong></span><span>When three young men aged between 18 and 22 were tracked down to Kota in Rajasthan for allegedly opening fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday (October 18), investigators were confronted with a troubling pattern in organised crime. Young men are purportedly recruited to carry out dangerous assignments for established gangsters, often at enormous personal cost. They are the underworld’s “disposable infantry”.</span></p><p><span>According to them, India’s crime syndicates use young men as foot soldiers to carry out criminal operations while gang bosses direct activities from behind the scenes.</span><span> From local outfits operating out of Haryana and Delhi to internationally operating networks such as those run by Goldy Brar and the Lawrence Bishnoi cartel, major criminal syndicates have restructured their operations around a low-cost and high-turnout model – recruiting youth not through traditional gang initiations, but as blind and compartmentalised contractors.</span></p><h2><span><strong>The compartmentalised contractor model</strong></span></h2><h3><span>Unlike traditional criminal gangs where recruits worked their way up a hierarchy, modern syndicates treat young operatives like gig-economy workers. Most of them never meet the mastermind, nor do they know the full blueprint of the hit.</span></h3><h3><span>Tasks are fragmented across different actors. Logistics handlers are given Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 to drop an unmarked package or rent an apartment under a false name.</span><span> </span><span>Shooters are provided with a target’s photograph, a weapon drop location and a promised payout, often around Rs 5 lakh, along with status symbols such as a Mahindra Scorpio or Tata Thar.</span><span> </span><span>Meanwhile, escape assets are tasked merely with picking up a runner at a designated intersection.</span></h3><h3><span>"</span><em><span>Babu, tu ye kar de. Do mahine mein bahar</span></em><span> (</span><span>Just do it, son. You will be out on bail in two months</span><span>)” has become the standard line handlers use to downplay the consequences. </span><span>For an 18-year-old with no criminal record, the offer can seem tempting because it promises instant prestige, quick cash and only a short stay in jail.</span><span> But in reality, the moment a trigger is pulled, the syndicate cuts all communications and leaves the youth to face full legal liability. The handler then moves on to the next recruit.</span></h3><h2><span><strong>Algorithm-driven glamour</strong></span></h2><h3><span>The recruitment pipeline makes extensive use of short-form video platforms and algorithmic reach. </span><span>Visuals of luxury SUVs, high-end firearms, bold Punjabi/Haryanvi tracks and displays of raw dominance create an illusion of invincibility.</span></h3><h3><span>The path often begins with local peer groups or school rivalries, where young men encounter social media feeds showcasing guns, SUVs and wealth. Some then take up small tasks involving transport or logistics. Their first arrest can expose them to prison networks and bring them into closer contact with established gangs.</span></h3><h3><span>Teenagers aged 16 to 18 gain instant social clout by associating themselves with this image. The entry point is rarely a request to commit violence. It starts with hanging around local gang leaders, driving branded SUVs or showing off access to illegal country-made arms (desi kattas). By the time they receive an assignment, they are deeply invested in the gang’s online image and reputation.</span></h3><h2><span><strong>Prisons as talent accelerators</strong></span></h2><p><span>When young offenders end up in custody, rehabilitation can take a back seat to prison networking. High-profile incidents, such as the murder of gangster Tillu Tajpuriya in Delhi’s Tihar Jail, show how strongly gang rivalries persist behind bars.</span></p><p><span>In high-security prisons, senior gang members offer newly arrived youths basic protection, access to banned goods or financial help with legal fees. This creates a sense of obligation. After release, the young men can become part of the gang’s network and get pulled into ongoing rivalries with rival groups.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Global franchising</strong></span></h2><p><span>This recruitment strategy has also spread to other countries.</span><span>Classified intelligence assessments reveal that overseas handlers leverage similar tactics against young Indian migrants, particularly students and contract workers in countries like Canada.</span></p><p><span>Isolated by financial stress, tuition debt and strict work constraints, vulnerable young migrants become targets for extortion support, surveillance or tactical assignments. </span><span>Individuals like Abhijeet Kingra, who entered Canada on a student visa before being accused of involvement in gang-directed shootings, illustrate how handlers thousands of miles away can exploit the financial struggles of young people abroad.</span></p><h2><span><strong>The human toll</strong></span></h2><p><span>While gang leaders operate behind encrypted channels and foreign addresses, the real burden lands squarely on the recruits' families.</span></p><p><span>After incidents such as the attack near singer Guru Randhawa’s gym in Delhi, allegedly involving the Bishnoi and Anil Pandit networks, the parents of accused youths (Sagar and Sahil) faced lengthy court battles, high legal fees and social isolation.</span></p><p><span>"They don’t make criminals, they rent children," said a senior police officer in Delhi. </span></p><p><span>Until law enforcement breaks the algorithmic charm of social media recruiters and disrupts prison-level onboarding, syndicates will continue to find an endless supply of young and disposable hands ready to take the fall.</span></p>

Young men are being lured into organised crime through promises of money, status and protection. From online displays of gangster lifestyles to prison networks that pull them deeper into rivalries, the recruitment process can leave young offenders facing years of legal battles while senior gang members continue to operate.

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