Mumbai/IBNS-CMEDIA: The shooters involved in the alleged assassination plot against Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff had surveyed the residences of several Bollywood stars, but their primary target was the Heropanti actor, a probe into the case has revealed, media reports said.
The accused had conducted reconnaissance at the residences of Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar under the pretext of sightseeing.
However, their primary focus remained on Tiger Shroff and his movements.
Shooters tracked Tiger Shroff’s movements
The accused have reportedly changed their earlier statements, in which they claimed that Salman Khan was their primary target.
According to their previous account, the plan was altered after they noticed the heavy security arrangements at the superstar’s residence.
Investigators have found that the shooters surveyed Tiger Shroff’s residence, gym and football ground over several days to track his movements.
Accused allegedly misled autorickshaw driver
During the reconnaissance, the accused allegedly misled an autorickshaw driver to avoid raising suspicion about their activities.
The investigation is continuing to examine the alleged plot and the movements of the accused.
Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt
The actor escaped unhurt after gunmen reportedly opened fire at his car as he was leaving a football gathering at Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu.
His driver sustained a gunshot injury, while another person was also reportedly injured in the incident.
Three men allegedly involved
Preliminary accounts indicate that three men arrived on a motorcycle.
Two of them allegedly approached the vehicle and opened fire, while the third appeared to be waiting to help them escape.
Reports differ on the number of rounds fired, with some accounts citing four shots and others reporting five or more.
Accused held while travelling by train
The accused have been arrested at Rajasthan’s Kota railway station while travelling by train.
They have been identified as Phool Singh (17) and Rehan (18), both residents of Sonipat in Haryana, and Hritik Kumar, alias Roshan (22), from Begusarai in Bihar but currently lives in Andheri West, Mumbai.
According to media reports, all three are suspected to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
