Tiger Shroff firing case: 2 more arrested, total custody count hits 10
Synopsis
The Tiger Shroff firing case has widened sharply — with 10 people now in custody and investigators reportedly tracing a weapon supply network that reached Sonipat and Uttar Pradesh. Perhaps most alarming: the accused allegedly surveilled the homes of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar before picking Tiger Shroff as their target, reportedly because his security was less fortified.
Key Takeaways
Mumbai Police arrested 2 more suspects on 21 October , taking total custody in the Tiger Shroff firing case to 10 .
The two new accused are reportedly linked to the supply of weapons used in the attack and will be produced in Sonipat court for transit remand.
The original attack took place on 18 October in Juhu, Mumbai ; Tiger Shroff was unhurt but his driver was reportedly injured.
Four earlier accused — Kunal , Sumit , Radha , and Babita — were arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell on 20 October .
The accused allegedly surveilled homes of Amitabh Bachchan , Salman Khan , Aamir Khan , and Akshay Kumar before targeting Tiger Shroff.
The first three accused were caught in Kota, Rajasthan , while allegedly attempting to flee to Nepal via Delhi.
Mumbai Police on 21 October 2026 arrested two more suspects in the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, bringing the total number of people in custody to 10. The two newly detained individuals are reportedly linked to the supply of weapons used in the attack.
Transit Remand and Investigation
The two fresh suspects are expected to be produced before a court in Sonipat to seek transit remand. Once remand is granted, they will be transferred to Mumbai for further interrogation. According to reports, both individuals played a crucial role in procuring and supplying the firearms involved in the case.
Earlier Arrests and the Attack
On 18 October, three motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at Tiger Shroff in the Juhu area of Mumbai. The actor escaped unhurt, but his driver was reportedly injured in the incident. The three initial accused subsequently fled to Surat in Gujarat, where they boarded a Jaipur-bound train with an alleged plan to reach New Delhi and eventually cross into Nepal. Mumbai Police intercepted and arrested them in Kota, Rajasthan, before they could execute the escape.
On 20 October, the Delhi Police Special Cell (NDR unit) arrested four more accused — Kunal, 21, and Sumit, 19, both from Sonipat district, Haryana; Radha, 23, from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh; and Babita, 23, from Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Reconnaissance of Celebrity Homes
According to sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch, the accused allegedly conducted surveillance of the residences of multiple Bollywood celebrities — including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Akshay Kumar — before settling on Tiger Shroff as their target. Reports suggest the accused were reportedly instructed to focus on celebrities whose security arrangements were comparatively less stringent. Auto-rickshaw drivers are said to have ferried the accused to several star residences as part of this reconnaissance.
What Happens Next
With the total arrest count at 10 and investigators tracing the weapons supply chain, the Mumbai Police are expected to widen their probe into the network behind the attack. The high-profile nature of the case — touching Bollywood's biggest names — has put the security arrangements of Mumbai's film fraternity under renewed scrutiny.
Point of View
With weapon supply chains stretching across Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The reported reconnaissance of Bachchan, Salman Khan, and others suggests this was a structured operation, not an impulsive act. The choice of target — reportedly based on the softest security perimeter — raises an uncomfortable question: does Mumbai's film fraternity systematically underinvest in personal security until a crisis forces the issue? With 10 arrests and counting, investigators will face pressure to identify who commissioned the attack, not just who carried it out.
NationPress
21 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Tiger Shroff firing incident?
On 18 October, three men on motorcycles opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in the Juhu area of Mumbai. The actor was unhurt, but his driver was reportedly injured in the attack.
How many people have been arrested in the Tiger Shroff case so far?
As of 21 October, a total of 10 people have been arrested. The two latest suspects are linked to the supply of weapons used in the attack and are expected to be brought to Mumbai after transit remand from a Sonipat court.
Who were the accused arrested by Delhi Police?
The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested four accused on 20 October — Kunal (21) and Sumit (19), both from Sonipat in Haryana, and Radha (23) and Babita (23), from Sitapur and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh respectively.
Did the accused target other Bollywood celebrities?
According to Mumbai Crime Branch sources, the accused allegedly conducted surveillance of the residences of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Akshay Kumar before deciding to attack Tiger Shroff. Reports suggest they were instructed to target celebrities with comparatively weaker security.
How were the first three accused caught?
After the attack, the three initial accused fled to Surat in Gujarat and boarded a Jaipur-bound train, allegedly planning to reach Delhi and then escape to Nepal. Mumbai Police intercepted and arrested them in Kota, Rajasthan, before they could cross the border.
