Quick Answer: All three men accused of firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai on Sunday have been arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan. Police identified them as Phool Singh (17), Rehan (18) and Hritik Kumar alias Roshan (22), and said initial findings point to a link with an aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The trio had allegedly planned to flee to Nepal.
All three men accused of opening fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai on Sunday evening have been arrested, police said on Monday, in a breakthrough that came less than 24 hours after the attack. The arrests were made at Kota railway station in Rajasthan after a joint operation by the Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Kota City Police, acting on inputs from the Mumbai Police.
This is a developing story that follows our earlier coverage of the attack in Juhu and the FIR registered against three unknown accused.
How the three suspects were caught
According to Kota Superintendent of Police Tejasvini Gautam, police received information on Monday morning that the three prime suspects were travelling by train and were expected to arrive in Kota. "Acting on this information, our team, within just 15 minutes, set a trap and thoroughly searched the entire train," she told reporters.
The suspects were travelling in a general compartment of the Pune–Jaipur Express, headed towards Delhi, the Indian Express reported. They were nabbed during the search and will be handed over to the Mumbai Police, who have arrived in Kota.
Two of the arrested men allegedly opened fire at the actor's car, while the third was a bike taxi driver, Gautam said. Police sources told the suspects' roles were still being established, including whether all three were directly involved in the shooting itself. No weapons have been recovered from them so far, she added.
Who are the three accused?
Police have identified the three arrested men as:
- Phool Singh, 17 — a resident of Baroda Thuthan village in Haryana's Sonipat district.
- Rehan, 18 — also from Sonipat district in Haryana.
- Hritik Kumar alias Roshan, 22 — originally from Piprai in Bihar's Begusarai district, living in Andheri West, Mumbai, where he works as a bike taxi rider.
The Times of India reported these details of the accused, while NDTV separately confirmed the same three names and ages. Kota SP Gautam confirmed in her press statement that all three had been apprehended and would be handed over to the Mumbai Police.
Police sources cited by The Business Standard said the trio were allegedly promised Rs 50,000 collectively for carrying out the attack. That claim comes from unnamed police sources and has not been detailed in an official statement.
Planned escape to Nepal, recce before the attack
Investigators believe the attack was carefully planned. According to NDTV, the accused had monitored Shroff's weekly routine and knew he regularly visited the Juhu football ground on Sundays, timing the attack as he left the venue in his car.
After the firing, the shooters allegedly followed a pre-planned escape route along SV Road through Vile Parle and Andheri, abandoned their motorcycle near Andheri West railway station, and boarded a train towards Borivali before crossing into Gujarat and heading for Delhi on the Pune–Jaipur Express. Their plan, police said, was to reach Delhi and then flee towards Nepal.
What police say about the Bishnoi gang link
Kota SP Gautam said initial investigation had shown that the shooters were linked to a gangster named Anil Pandit, who is affiliated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. "Based on preliminary questioning, we got to know that Anil Pandit had been in contact with Rehan," she said.
Separately, an audio clip circulating online features a man identifying himself as Anil Pandit and claiming the attack on behalf of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, NDTV reported. In the clip, the speaker alleged Shroff was targeted because he "was not heeding" the group's directions and was associating with actor Salman Khan.
However, the police have not verified that claim. The Indian Express reported that a social media post claiming responsibility on behalf of the Bishnoi gang is being examined, "but police have not verified the claim or established any link to the gang." Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Garg also declined to comment on the claim, according to The Hindu. Readers should treat the gang link as an allegation under investigation, not an established fact.
Recap: the Sunday evening attack
According to the Mumbai Police, the firing took place at around 7 pm on Sunday as Shroff was leaving the football club. The FIR describes five rounds being fired at his vehicle near Pushpa Narsee Park in Vile Parle, the Indian Express reported.
The actor escaped without being hit by a bullet, police have said. His driver, Firdosh, and a bystander, Umesh Chavan, sustained bullet injuries, according to the Indian Express. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who visited Shroff's residence on Sunday night, said the actor suffered injuries to his left hand from gunpowder and glass fragments, and that he and his mother Ayesha Shroff were shaken by the incident.
Mumbai Police have registered a case of attempt to murder against three unknown persons under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act, and the case has been transferred to the Crime Branch. Fifteen police teams were formed to trace the shooters.
Why it matters
This is one of the most serious attacks on a Bollywood celebrity in recent years, and it lands amid a long-running pattern of threats from the Bishnoi network against film-industry figures — most prominently Salman Khan. If police confirm a gang link, it would mark a sharp escalation: the first direct shooting attack on an A-list actor tied to the network, rather than threats or a firing outside a residence.
The case is also a test of inter-state police coordination. The suspects were tracked from Mumbai to Rajasthan within hours using CCTV footage and railway intelligence, and the AGTF's involvement signals that investigators are treating the organised-crime angle seriously from the outset.
What happens next
The three accused will be handed over to the Mumbai Police and produced before a court, where investigators are expected to seek their custody for interrogation. Key unanswered questions include who ordered the attack, whether the alleged Rs 50,000 payment is real, what happened to the weapons, and — most importantly — whether the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's claimed responsibility can be verified. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch's findings in the coming days will determine whether this was a gang-directed hit or an attack with a different motive.
Key Takeaways
- All three men accused of firing at Tiger Shroff's car were arrested on Monday at Kota railway station from the Pune–Jaipur Express.
- Police identified them as Phool Singh (17), Rehan (18) and Hritik Kumar alias Roshan (22); two allegedly opened fire, the third was a bike taxi driver.
- The trio allegedly planned to flee to Nepal via Delhi; no weapons have been recovered so far.
- Kota Police say initial findings link the shooters to Anil Pandit, an aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi — but police have not verified the gang's claimed responsibility.
- The FIR records five rounds fired at Shroff's vehicle on Sunday evening; the actor was not hit by any bullet, while his driver and a bystander were injured.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the three men arrested in the Tiger Shroff shooting case?
Police identified them as 17-year-old Phool Singh and 18-year-old Rehan, both from Sonipat in Haryana, and 22-year-old Hritik Kumar alias Roshan from Begusarai in Bihar, who lived in Mumbai's Andheri West and worked as a bike taxi rider. Two allegedly opened fire, while the third was a bike taxi driver, according to Kota SP Tejasvini Gautam.
Where were the Tiger Shroff shooters arrested?
All three were arrested on Monday at Kota railway station in Rajasthan while travelling in a general compartment of the Pune–Jaipur Express towards Delhi. A joint team of the Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force and Kota City Police made the arrests based on inputs from the Mumbai Police.
Is the Lawrence Bishnoi gang behind the attack on Tiger Shroff?
That has not been established. Kota Police say initial findings link the shooters to Anil Pandit, who is affiliated with Lawrence Bishnoi, and an audio clip claiming responsibility in the gang's name is circulating online. However, police have not verified the claim or established any link to the gang, so it remains an allegation under investigation.
Was Tiger Shroff injured in the shooting?
No bullet hit him, according to the Mumbai Police. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the actor suffered injuries to his left hand from gunpowder and glass fragments. His driver Firdosh and a bystander, Umesh Chavan, sustained bullet injuries, the Indian Express reported.
What was the shooters' escape plan?
Police say the accused fled along SV Road through Vile Parle and Andheri after the firing, abandoned their motorcycle near Andheri West railway station, took a train towards Borivali, and later boarded the Pune–Jaipur Express. They allegedly planned to reach Delhi and then flee to Nepal.
What charges have been filed in the case?
The Mumbai Police have registered an attempt-to-murder case against three unknown persons under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act. The case has been transferred to the Crime Branch, and 15 police teams were formed to trace the shooters.
What happens to the three accused now?
They will be handed over to the Mumbai Police, who will seek their custody from a court for interrogation. Investigators will question them about who ordered the attack, the alleged payment, the missing weapons, and the possible gang connection.
Sources
- The Indian Express — 3 gunmen who shot at Tiger Shroff caught in Rajasthan's Kota, were trying to escape to Nepal (October 19, 2026)
- NDTV — Tiger Shroff Shooters Caught: All 3 Shooters In Tiger Shroff Firing Caught From Rajasthan's Kota (October 19, 2026)
- Scroll.in — Tiger Shroff shot at in Mumbai, three suspects held in Kota (October 19, 2026)
- The Times of India — The 3 accused in Tiger Shroff firing case: A minor, a bike taxi rider and a Haryana resident (October 19, 2026)
- Devdiscourse — 3 shooters with links to Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested for attack on Tiger Shroff (October 19, 2026)
By GlobalDeskNews Staff