Mumbai: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff reportedly avoided a suspected attack on October 11 after missing his usual Sunday football session at Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu. Police suspect that three accused men had visited the location that day with plans to target the actor but abandoned the attempt when he did not arrive. A week later, on October 18, the men allegedly returned and opened fire at his BMW as he was leaving the football ground.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage, call detail records and the movements of the accused to establish whether the first visit was part of a planned attempt and whether others helped track the actor’s movements. Police suspect the attackers intended to kill Tiger and his driver, although the motive and the full extent of the alleged conspiracy remain under investigation.
The shooting has raised concerns about the planning behind the attack, particularly because the accused allegedly returned to the same location after their first suspected attempt failed.
Shooters allegedly visited the ground a week earlier
According to investigators, the three accused — identified as Rehan, Phool Singh and Hrithik Kumar — visited Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu on October 11. Police suspect that the visit may have been linked to an earlier plan to target Tiger.
The actor reportedly did not attend his regular football session that Sunday, forcing the alleged attackers to abandon their plan. Investigators are now examining whether the accused had prior information about his routine and whether they expected him to arrive at the ground that day.
Tiger is known to play football at the venue on Sundays, usually between 5 pm and 7 pm. Police suspect that the attackers may have relied on this routine while planning the alleged assault.
However, the precise purpose of the October 11 visit has not yet been conclusively established. Investigators are examining the available evidence to determine whether the accused were conducting reconnaissance or whether other developments influenced their alleged plan.
The findings could help police establish how long the attack was planned and whether the accused acted independently or received information from others.
CCTV footage shows suspicious movements before firing
The three accused allegedly returned to the football ground on October 18. According to the investigation, CCTV footage shows them repeatedly circling the entrance and looking inside the premises from around 4.30 pm.
Police suspect the men were waiting for Tiger to arrive and leave the ground. The actor reportedly finished his football session and was returning to his BMW at around 7 pm when the shooting took place.
Investigators are analysing the footage to reconstruct the accused’s movements before and after the attack. They are also examining whether other individuals may have monitored Tiger’s arrival and informed the alleged shooters about his presence.
Call detail records are being reviewed alongside the CCTV footage to identify possible communication between the accused and other suspects. Such records could help investigators establish whether the alleged attackers coordinated their movements or received assistance in tracking the actor.
The investigation is also focused on the route taken by the accused before and after the shooting, as well as the possibility of additional people being involved in the alleged conspiracy.
Two shooters allegedly opened fire at the BMW
According to the police account, Tiger was leaving the football ground in his BMW at approximately 7 pm on October 18 when two of the three accused allegedly opened fire from the front and left side of the vehicle.
The third accused was reportedly waiting nearby on a motorcycle and helped the other two escape after the shooting.
The attack caused panic around the football ground. Several people were present at the venue, where a birthday celebration for another member of the football team was underway.
Firecrackers had reportedly been burst shortly before the shooting. As a result, some people initially mistook the sound of gunfire for firecrackers and did not immediately realise that an attack was taking place.
The situation changed when people learnt that Tiger’s vehicle had been fired upon and his driver had been injured. The incident drew attention to the ground as people gathered outside amid confusion over what had happened.
Police are investigating the sequence of events to determine how the accused approached the vehicle, how many shots were fired and how they managed to escape.
Driver injured as bullet lodges in his forearm
The first information report (FIR) identifies Tiger’s driver as Firdous Ibrahim Baloch, 48, who has reportedly worked with the actor’s family for 28 years.
According to the complaint, Baloch sustained a bullet injury to his left wrist, with the bullet lodging in his forearm. He also suffered a fracture to the ring finger of his right hand.
The FIR additionally mentions injuries to Tiger’s chest and right hand. Both the actor and his driver were taken for medical attention after the incident.
The injuries sustained by the two men are an important part of the investigation as police seek to establish the direction of the shots and the circumstances in which they were fired.
Investigators are also examining the damage to the vehicle and other available evidence to reconstruct the attack.
Tiger drove the BMW to the police station
In a dramatic development following the firing, Baloch reportedly got out of the vehicle after being injured. Tiger then took control of the BMW and drove it to the Santacruz police station.
The actor’s decision to drive the vehicle himself helped bring the incident directly to the attention of the police. Officers subsequently took Tiger and his injured driver to Nanavati Hospital in Santacruz West for treatment.
The incident unfolded quickly, leaving little time for those at the ground to understand what had happened. The presence of a birthday celebration and the earlier bursting of firecrackers added to the initial confusion.
The fact that the vehicle was driven to the police station also provided investigators with an immediate opportunity to examine the car and gather information about the reported firing.
Further details about the extent of the injuries and the medical condition of the two men were not provided in the supplied report.
Police investigate possible reconnaissance and conspiracy
Investigators are now focusing on whether the alleged attack involved a wider network beyond the three accused. Police suspect that other individuals may have tracked Tiger’s movements and informed the shooters when he arrived at the ground.
The October 11 visit is a key part of this inquiry. If evidence establishes that the accused visited the location with the intention of attacking the actor, investigators may be able to trace how the plan developed and why the alleged attempt was abandoned.
CCTV footage and call detail records are being examined to identify possible links between the accused and other individuals. Police are also looking into the alleged escape arrangements and the role of the motorcycle used after the firing.
Investigators suspect that the attackers intended to kill both Tiger and his driver. Establishing that alleged intent, however, will require the examination of evidence gathered during the investigation.
The police are expected to use the available footage, witness accounts and forensic findings to reconstruct the incident and determine the responsibilities of those involved.
Investigation continues into the October 18 shooting
The alleged return of the three accused to the same football ground after a week has become a central focus of the case. Police are investigating whether the October 11 visit represented an abandoned attempt and whether the accused used the intervening days to refine their plan.
The inquiry also seeks to establish whether anyone provided information about Tiger’s Sunday routine or helped coordinate the attack. At this stage, those possibilities remain investigative leads rather than established findings.
The shooting has highlighted the importance of CCTV surveillance, call records and forensic evidence in cases involving alleged premeditated attacks. Investigators must establish the sequence of events, the roles of the accused and whether additional individuals were involved.
As the probe continues, police are working to determine how the alleged attackers tracked the actor, why they returned to the venue and whether the firing was part of a larger conspiracy