Investigations into the alleged shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff have uncovered startling new details. According to sources close to the probe, the three individuals picked to target the actor were promised a meager sum of 34000 rupees along with the lure of a job abroad.
All-Night Interrogation of the Suspects
The three apprehended accused are currently in Mumbai Police custody at the Kota Railway Colony police station. Sources indicate that officers subjected them to overnight questioning across three sessions, unearthing several crucial leads. Preparations were underway to transport the trio to Mumbai by road on Tuesday morning, October 20, to further advance the investigation. The core focus of the police inquiry remains identifying who engineered the conspiracy, who supplied the weapons, and how the operation was planned.
The 34000 Rupee Offer and Foreign Job Lure
Investigators revealed that the suspects were offered 34000 rupees in exchange for targeting Tiger Shroff. An individual named Anil Pandit is suspected of orchestrating the network, providing instructions, funding, and weapon arrangements from California. Reports indicate the trio never met him face-to-face, communicating instead via the Jangi app. While residing in Mumbai, the suspects allegedly received online transfers ranging from 5000 to 10000 rupees daily. To mask the money trail, they reportedly used QR codes belonging to local shopkeepers or other individuals. Police are now scrutinizing these financial transactions and linked accounts.
Changing Appearances and Fleeing the Scene
Information gathered by investigators shows that following the incident, the suspects reached Andheri railway station and boarded a local train. After traveling a couple of stations, they disembarked, booked an online cab toward Surat, and subsequently boarded the Pune-Jaipur train. During transit, they reportedly cut their hair and changed clothes to evade identification. When captured in Kota, their appearances were altered. Reports state only clothing was recovered from their bags, with no weapons found. Authorities are investigating whether the weapons were discarded along the way. Additionally, an accused named Rekik allegedly arranged a stolen motorcycle.
Weapons Hidden Near Garbage Dumps
Sources suggest the suspects received weapons through contacts in Indore and Mumbai. Rather than handing over weapons directly, they were allegedly concealed in secluded locations. The accused were then sent locations and videos guiding them to boxes containing weapons placed near garbage dumps. The use of the Jangi app is also under review, as accounts can be created without personal information or phone numbers. The suspects allegedly discarded SIM cards after conversations to prevent tracking.
Possible Links to Amritsar Businessman Attack
The probe has also touched upon another angle. Two of the accused, Rehan and Phool Singh, were allegedly involved in a previous attack on a businessman in Amritsar. Police are examining potential ties between that incident and the current case. Once brought to Mumbai, further interrogation of the suspects is expected to connect these dots and clarify the full extent of the network behind the conspiracy.
