Accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case had allegedly conducted detailed reconnaissance of the residences of multiple Bollywood celebrities — including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Akshay Kumar — before carrying out the 18 October 2026 attack in Juhu, Mumbai, according to sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch. The shooters were reportedly instructed to zero in on stars whose security cover was comparatively lighter.

How the Reconnaissance Was Carried Out

According to police sources, the accused used auto-rickshaw drivers to navigate Mumbai and locate the homes of prominent film personalities. The accused allegedly told drivers they wanted to photograph celebrities' residences, using that pretext to map out locations across the city. Multiple drivers were used across different trips, making the operation harder to trace in real time.

It was during one such trip that an auto-rickshaw driver reportedly informed the accused that actor Tiger Shroff — son of veteran Bollywood star Jackie Shroff — visited a football ground in Juhu every Sunday. The accused also allegedly came across social media reels posted by Tiger's fans, which indicated he did not have police protection, and factored this into their target selection.

Two Attempts Before the Attack Connected

Armed with this information, the accused first arrived at the Juhu football ground on 11 October. Tiger Shroff did not appear that day, and they left without incident. They returned the following Sunday, 18 October, this time carrying firearms — one foreign-made pistol and one country-made pistol, according to police. It was during this second visit that three motorcycle-borne men opened fire at Tiger's vehicle. Tiger escaped without injury.

Within hours of the attack, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility via a social media post. Preliminary questioning of the accused, conducted on 20 October, reportedly revealed that Tiger Shroff was not the primary target, and that the attack was intended to spread fear across the film industry.

Haryana Connection and Discarded Weapons

Police sources indicate that several individuals had also travelled to Mumbai from Haryana during the same period, conducted their own reconnaissance, and subsequently returned. After the 18 October attack, the accused reportedly discarded both firearms at an unidentified location before leaving the city. The Mumbai Police is currently working to trace where the weapons were abandoned. Investigators have also noted that the accused reportedly had limited knowledge about the foreign-made pistol they used.

Industry Raises Security Alarm

The attack has triggered widespread concern in Bollywood. Celebrities including Amaal Mallik, Mika Singh, Vidyut Jammwal, Shatrughan Sinha, and Ravi Kishan have publicly voiced alarm over the security environment facing film personalities. Notably, this incident follows a pattern of alleged threats by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang against entertainment figures — a gang that has previously been linked to threats against Salman Khan. The revelation that multiple A-list stars' homes were surveyed will likely intensify calls for enhanced security protocols across the industry.

The Mumbai Crime Branch continues its investigation; the recovery of the discarded weapons is expected to be a critical next step in establishing the full chain of command behind the attack.