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Tiger Shroff Targeted: Gunpowder Injures Actor
19 Oct
Summary
- Actor Tiger Shroff sustained injuries from gunpowder and glass shards.
- Five gunshots were fired near Tiger Shroff's residence in Mumbai.
- Film industry association condemns attacks, citing security failures.
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff suffered injuries to his hand from gunpowder and glass shards during an incident where five rounds were fired near his Mumbai residence. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the actor, who was seen with bandages, to express concern and offer support.
Shinde condemned the "hooliganism," vowing to prevent anyone from establishing dominance through threats in Mumbai. He assured Shroff's family that the government stands with public figures facing open threats, recalling past efforts to control gang violence in the 1990s.
The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) voiced strong condemnation, highlighting a pattern of attacks on film personalities like Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Rohit Shetty. They questioned public safety and alleged gangsters are creating fear to extort money.
AICWA urged stricter action against perpetrators and demanded improved security for film personalities, emphasizing that Bollywood will not operate under fear. The association stressed the need for real protection beyond mere statements.
