Mumbai Police has issued a formal security advisory to prominent Bollywood actors, urging them to avoid crowded public places and refrain from mingling with fans following the 18 October firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu, Mumbai. The advisory follows revelations that the accused had allegedly conducted reconnaissance of multiple celebrity residences before the attack.

What the Advisory Says

A senior Mumbai Police official confirmed that actors have been advised to stay away from large public gatherings and not to interact with fans in open, crowded spaces. The precautionary measure comes after investigators found that several Bollywood celebrities' homes had allegedly been surveilled prior to the attack on Tiger Shroff.

Sources said the advisory is a preventive step, issued with the safety and security of the film fraternity in mind. Several actors have reportedly received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for the Juhu firing within hours of the incident.

How the Attack Was Planned

According to sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch, the accused had carried out reconnaissance of residences belonging to several prominent celebrities — including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Akshay Kumar — reportedly using auto-rickshaw drivers to survey the locations prior to the attack.

The shooters were allegedly instructed to target celebrities whose security arrangements were comparatively less stringent. Reports suggest the accused learned through social media reels shared by Tiger Shroff's fans that he lacked police protection at the time, which reportedly influenced the decision to target him.

During preliminary questioning, investigators reportedly found that the attack was intended to spread fear across the film industry.

The October 18 Firing Incident

On 18 October, three motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at Tiger Shroff's car in the Juhu area of Mumbai. The actor escaped unhurt. Within hours, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang posted on social media claiming responsibility for the attack.

This comes amid a broader pattern of the gang issuing threats to high-profile individuals. Salman Khan has previously been the subject of threat communications attributed to the same group, underscoring the sustained pressure on Bollywood celebrities from organised criminal networks.

Industry Reacts

Several members of the film fraternity have voiced concern in the aftermath of the incident. Amaal Mallik, Mika Singh, Vidyut Jammwal, Shatrughan Sinha, and Ravi Kishan are among those who have publicly raised alarm over the security situation.

Notably, the fact that publicly available social media content was allegedly used to assess a celebrity's security status has drawn attention to the unintended risks posed by fan-generated digital footprints. With the investigation ongoing, further security measures for the film fraternity are expected to follow.