Tiger Shroff Not Main Target, A ‘Prominent Person’ Was On Attackers’ Hit List: Sources

Last Updated:October 20, 2026, 5:37 PM IST

According to preliminary interrogation, the accused had allegedly travelled to Mumbai to target another prominent person.

According to sources, the attackers allegedly planned to kill the actor with the intention of spreading fear in Bollywood.

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According to preliminary interrogation, the accused had allegedly travelled to Mumbai to target another prominent person. However, after finding it difficult to reach their intended target, they allegedly turned their attention to Tiger Shroff.

The accused reportedly learned through Instagram reels posted by Tiger Shroff’s fans that the actor did not usually have police security around him, making him an easier target.

According to sources, the attackers allegedly planned to kill the actor with the intention of spreading fear in Bollywood.

The accused also reportedly conducted reconnaissance by tracking Tiger Shroff’s movements through his Instagram account and posts shared by his fans, sources said.

The shooting, which took place on a busy Sunday evening, was captured on video. The 36-year-old actor, who is the son of veteran actor Jackie Shroff, escaped relatively unhurt. However, his driver and a bystander sustained injuries in the firing.

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Was Tiger Shroff the original intended target of the attackers during the Mumbai shooting incident?

No, according to preliminary interrogation of Mumbai Police sources, Tiger Shroff was not the original target. The accused had initially travelled to Mumbai to target another prominent individual before shifting their focus to the actor due to difficulties reaching their primary target.

How did the attackers determine that Tiger Shroff lacked adequate security?

The accused reportedly learned that Tiger Shroff did not usually have police security by tracking his movements and watching Instagram reels posted by the actor’s fans, making him an easier target to attack.

What was the alleged motive behind the attackers targeting a Bollywood actor?

According to sources, the attackers planned to target and kill the actor with the specific intention of spreading fear within Bollywood.

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