Tejashwi Yadav makes a major statement regarding the Tiger Shroff firing case; demands strict punishment for the attackers.
Mumbai/Patna. Discussions are going on across the country regarding the incident of firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. After the arrest of three suspects in this case from Kota Railway Station in Rajasthan, now political reactions have also started coming to the fore. Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav has condemned the attack on the actor and demanded strict action against the accused. He expressed concern over such criminal incidents happening continuously in Mumbai and appealed to the administration to strengthen the security arrangements. On the other hand, interrogation of the suspects caught in the joint action of Mumbai Police and Rajasthan Police is going on. Investigative agencies are trying to find out the conspiracy behind the attack and possible links with criminal gangs.
Tejashwi Yadav expressed concern about the attack
Bihar’s Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav reacted to the firing on Tiger Shroff on Tuesday, October 20. He said that such incidents are extremely worrying and strict action should be taken against those involved in the crime.
Tejashwi Yadav said, “Strictest action should be taken against those people. They should be punished. Such incidents are continuously being seen in Mumbai, which are not good. The administration and the Home Ministry should pay attention to this.”
After his statement, the discussion regarding the actor’s safety and law and order in Mumbai has intensified.
There was firing on Tiger Shroff on Sunday evening
According to the information, on Sunday 18 October, actor Tiger Shroff’s car was targeted in the firing in Juhu area of Mumbai.
It is being told that the actor was leaving his car after playing football. Meanwhile, assailants riding motorcycles opened fire towards his car.
Tiger Shroff escaped safely in the incident, but two people including his driver were reported injured. There was chaos in the area after the firing.
As soon as information about the incident was received, the police reached the spot and started scanning the footage of CCTV cameras installed nearby.
Three suspects caught from Kota railway station
Mumbai Police and Rajasthan Police conducted a joint operation and arrested three suspects at Kota Railway Station on Monday, October 19.
According to Kota Superintendent of Police Tejaswini Gautam, the accused were caught from the general compartment of the Pune-Jaipur Superfast Express.
Rajasthan’s Anti-Gangster Task Force also played an important role in this action. The police had received advance information about the travel of the suspects.
After the train reached the station, all three were taken into custody in an operation that lasted for about 15 minutes. According to the police, the suspects were planning to flee to Nepal.
The accused are related to Haryana and Bihar
According to the information revealed by the police, the arrested accused include Rehan, resident of Sonipat, Haryana and Hrithik alias Roshan, resident of Begusarai, Bihar.
The third suspect is said to be a minor. Hrithik used to work as a bike taxi driver in Mumbai.
The investigating agencies are trying to find out on whose instructions the accused carried out the incident and who provided them financial or other assistance.
Police are also investigating the mutual conversations of the suspects and digital evidence related to mobile phones.
The suspects were preparing to flee to Nepal
According to preliminary investigation, the accused had fled Mumbai after the incident. He used different modes of transport during the journey to avoid the police.
It is being told that the suspects reached Surat from Mumbai and boarded the train from there. His next stop was likely to be Jaipur and Delhi.
Police suspect that the accused were trying to avoid arrest by reaching Nepal via Delhi.
However, the police caught him in Kota itself after gathering clues related to his travel route.
Important clue found from CCTV footage
After the incident, Mumbai Police had formed several teams for investigation. The recordings of CCTV cameras installed on the escape routes of the attackers were scrutinized.
During investigation, police found clues related to the motorcycle of the suspects in Andheri area. After this their activities and travel routes were traced.
CCTV footage of Surat railway station also proved important in the investigation. On the basis of videos and other technical evidence found from various places, the police gathered information about the identity of the suspects and their travel.
Based on this information, Rajasthan Police was alerted and the three suspects were arrested.
Police is also investigating gang connection
There is also a suspicion that the role of some organized criminal gang is behind the attack on Tiger Shroff.
Some reports claim possible links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. However, investigating agencies are trying to confirm this aspect.
Police are also trying to find out whether the purpose of the attack was to scare the actor or there was some other reason behind it.
In this regard, the accused are being interrogated and digital evidence is being analyzed. At present, investigation is going on regarding the motive of the attack.
Bollywood celebrities also condemned the attack
The incident of firing on actor Tiger Shroff has been condemned by many people associated with the film industry.
Many celebrities, including actor Ranveer Shorey and film director Rahul Dholakia, have expressed concern over the incident.
Questions are also being raised regarding the safety of film stars. Regarding security arrangements in the entertainment industry due to targeting of actors in public places