Mumbai Police Transfers Tiger Shroff Shooting Case to Crime Branch Unit-2
The investigation into the shooting of actor Tiger Shroff has been reassigned to Crime Branch Unit-2, led by ACP Sadashiv Rane.
Mumbai, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Mumbai police have made a significant decision regarding the investigation into the shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. The case, previously handled by the Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the Crime Branch, has now been transferred to Crime Branch Unit-2. This shift comes after the application of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) to the case.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sadashiv Rane will now lead the investigation. A special team from Unit-2 has also been formed to assist him. This change is viewed as a crucial move by the Mumbai Police Commissioner.
Reports indicate that the police commissioner has directed the AEC to hand over three to four significant high-profile cases to other Crime Branch units. Consequently, the Tiger Shroff shooting case was reassigned to Unit-2. This decision has intensified activity within the Crime Branch.
A senior officer from the Crime Branch explained that under MCOCA, investigations into cases falling under this law must be conducted by officers at the ACP level. Keeping this regulation in mind, the investigation into the shooting of Tiger Shroff has been entrusted to ACP Rane, who will now oversee the further inquiries.
The shooting incident occurred on October 18, near a football ground and club in the Juhu area, while Shroff was leaving after playing football. During the attack, both Shroff’s driver, Firdous, and an auto-rickshaw driver named Rakesh sustained injuries. Initial investigations revealed potential links to members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Several names have emerged in the investigation, including Phool Singh, Rehan, and Hrithik alias Roshan, who reportedly conducted reconnaissance in the area to plan the shooting. Authorities recovered five empty cartridges and two live rounds from the scene.
In response to the seriousness of the case, police have arrested multiple suspects in various locations. On October 27, the police also added MCOCA provisions to the case.
