Tiger Shroff firing case: Haryana engineer arrested as total arrests reach 10
Mumbai Police track down Pranjal Thakran in Indore for providing logistical support and live updates to the shooters.
Haryana engineer arrested in Indore
Mumbai Police have arrested an engineer from Haryana's Sonipat in connection with the October 18 firing attack on actor Tiger Shroff's car, taking the total number of custody arrests to ten.
The accused, identified as Pranjal Thakran, was apprehended from the Pardesipura area of Indore by a Mumbai Crime Branch team operating alongside local police. Investigators say Thakran provided critical logistical support and essential resources to the shooters involved in the attack outside a park in Juhu. Thakran had travelled to Indore five days prior to visit his brother, who was undergoing specialised medical treatment in the city.
Handlers relayed news updates to shooters
Police investigations have uncovered how the conspiracy unfolded in the moments following the shooting. Handlers monitored live television news broadcasts and used encrypted voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) messaging apps to send real-time situational updates directly to the fleeing attackers.
When television channels broadcast images of the suspects captured by onlookers and photographers, a handler sent a message warning one of the shooters: "Your faces are out, get out of there." The real-time intelligence prompted the attackers to repeatedly alter their escape route, switching from a motorcycle to trains, cabs, and buses before law enforcement intercepted them.
Key arrests and roles in the investigation
Seven of the ten individuals arrested so far by the Mumbai Police and the Special Task Force hail from Haryana's Sonipat district.
| Accused | Origin | Alleged Role |
|---|---|---|
| Pranjal Thakran | Sonipat, Haryana | Logistical support and resource coordination |
| Phool Singh | Haryana | Shooter at the scene |
| Rehan Rahisuddin Ansari | Haryana | Shooter in direct contact with handlers |
| Rithik Mahto | Bihar | Shooter involved in the attack |
| Ankit Khatak | Sonipat, Haryana | Reconnaissance ahead of the attack |
| Sameer | Sonipat, Haryana | Direct communication link to gang handlers |
| Jatin Panchal | Sonipat, Haryana | Weapon arrangement |
| Kunal & Sumit | Sonipat, Haryana | Collected firearm and 20 rounds from Amritsar |
| Radha & Babita | Uttar Pradesh | Transported weapons and ammunition to Mumbai |
Law enforcement targets gang networks
The attack took place on the evening of October 18 when armed men opened fire at Tiger Shroff's vehicle in Juhu. While the actor escaped unhurt, his driver and a bystander sustained injuries.
US-based gangster Anil Pandit, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi network who claimed responsibility for the attack on social media, has been officially named as a wanted accused by Mumbai Police. Officers revealed that weapons were collected from Amritsar and brought to Mumbai, with a trial firing session conducted in Aarey Colony a day prior to the assault. The rapid police action across multiple states demonstrates the coordinated effort of Indian security agencies to dismantle organised criminal networks.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total arrests made | 10 | Mumbai Police |
| Suspects linked to Sonipat district | 7 | Mumbai Police |
| Ammunition recovered | 20 rounds | Mumbai Police Crime Branch |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Pranjal Thakran | Engineer from Sonipat arrested in Indore for providing logistics |
| Mumbai Police | Primary investigating authority leading the multi-state arrests |
| Tiger Shroff | Bollywood actor targeted in the October 18 firing attack |
