MUMBAI, NEW DELHI, PANCHKULA: Investigators probing the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff’s car have uncovered details of an alleged weapons supply network, as per sources.
According to sources, the firearms were collected from a pre-decided location in Amritsar through a system known as a ‘dead letter box’.
Two accused, identified as Kunal and Sumit, travelled to Amritsar around two weeks ago to collect the weapons. They were allegedly given the location in advance by Anil Pandit, who was in contact with Kunal through an encrypted messaging application.
A ‘dead letter box’ refers to a pre-arranged location where an item is left for another person to collect, without the two individuals necessarily meeting. Sources said the two accused did not know who had placed the weapons at the location in Amritsar.
Sources said Anil Pandit allegedly paid them between Rs 70,000 and Rs 80,000 for the task. Of this amount, around Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 was allegedly paid to two women, identified as Babita and Radha, who were tasked with transporting the weapons to Mumbai.
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According to sources, Kunal was released from Sonipat jail in July this year. After his release, a friend allegedly introduced him to Anil Pandit, following which the two began communicating through an encrypted application. Around two weeks ago, Anil Pandit allegedly assigned Kunal the task of collecting the weapons from Amritsar and arranging their transportation to Mumbai.
Investigators suspect that Kunal then used his girlfriend, Radha, to transport the weapons. Radha and Babita reportedly work at a factory in Sonipat. Sources also mentioned that Kunal had met Radha around two months ago and that she travelled to Mumbai with Babita at his request.
The latest details have emerged as the Mumbai Crime Branch investigates the firing incident involving Shroff’s car in Juhu on Sunday evening. The actor escaped unhurt, while his driver sustained injuries.
On Wednesday, three key accused arrested in connection with the case were brought to Mumbai from Kota in Rajasthan. After undergoing a medical examination, they were taken to the Anti-Extortion Cell office for questioning.
Their lawyer Ajinkya Mirgal Madhukar said that the accused had been taken for a medical examination before being brought to the Anti-Extortion Cell. He said the inquiry was underway and that the accused were expected to be produced before a court the following morning.
Mumbai | Lawyer Ajinkya Mirgal Madhukar says, “The accused were brought to the Anti-Extortion Cell office and before this, the convoy from Rajasthan went straight for a medical checkup. Inquiry is going on and in the morning, they will be presented before the court…” https://t.co/K6PQ44iXGJ
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The Mumbai Crime Branch has also alleged that the shooters initially planned to target another prominent Bollywood celebrity but changed their target after being unable to reach that individual due to tight security. The identity of the celebrity has not been disclosed by the police.
According to the Crime Branch, the accused subsequently decided to target Shroff, allegedly believing that he would be an easier target.
Meanwhile, Shroff’s management team has cautioned against the circulation of fabricated statements, AI-generated videos and other unauthorised content falsely attributed to the actor in connection with the incident. The team has said the actor has not issued any statement or video regarding the case and urged media organisations and social media users to rely on verified information.
Earlier, The Special Cell of Delhi Police’s Northern Range (NDR) apprehended four accused in connection with the alleged firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. The accused were produced before the court, which subsequently permitted Maharashtra Police’s CID, Mumbai, to formally arrest them and granted three days’ transit remand.
The accused have been identified as Kunal (21) and Sumit (19), both residents of Sonipat, Haryana, and Radha (23) and Babita (23), both from Uttar Pradesh.
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According to the sequence of events detailed by the police, Kunal, who had recently been released from jail on bail, was allegedly introduced to Anil Pandit by a friend from Harsana village. Kunal subsequently began communicating with him through an encrypted application. On Anil Pandit’s instructions, Kunal allegedly collected a pistol and 20 rounds of ammunition from Amritsar.
Around two months ago, Kunal allegedly met Radha, informed her about his activities and persuaded her to travel to Mumbai with the weapon. On October 15, Kunal took Radha and Babita to New Delhi Railway Station. The pistol was allegedly carried in Radha’s bag. During the journey, Kunal remained in contact with them through an encrypted application and relayed instructions from Anil Pandit.
On October 17, the two women reached Dadar in Mumbai and checked into a hotel. At around 11 am, a minor boy allegedly collected the bag from Radha near the hotel. On October 18, around 7 pm, firing was reported at actor Tiger Shroff’s car. Anil Pandit subsequently allegedly informed Kunal that the shooters were stranded in Mumbai and asked him to arrange their escape.
The same day, Radha and Babita reportedly left Mumbai for Delhi aboard the Dadar–Haridwar Express. On October 20, Radha and Babita were apprehended at New Delhi Railway Station, while Kunal and Sumit were apprehended in Sonipat, Haryana.
The four accused were initially produced before the court through a Kalandra under Section 35(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Subsequently, Mumbai Police’s CID moved an application seeking permission for custodial interrogation and formal arrest. The court allowed the application, following which the four accused were formally arrested by Mumbai Police.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Tiger Shroff’s team issued a stern warning against the circulation of fabricated stories, unauthorised statements and AI-generated videos falsely attributed to the actor, urging media organisations and social media platforms to verify information before publishing it.
The team also warned that legal action may be initiated against individuals and pages creating, promoting or circulating such content.In an official statement shared on social media, Team Tiger categorically clarified that the actor had not issued any statements, released any videos or authorised any communication concerning the recent firing incident or related developments.
The statement comes amid the circulation of misleading digital content linked to the firing incident involving Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area.
The management team stressed that the content circulating online was unauthorised and intended to mislead the public. It also urged fans, media outlets and digital platforms to rely exclusively on verified communication from Shroff and his official representatives.
The statement read, “We would like to categorically clarify that Tiger Shroff has made no statements, released no videos, and authorised no communication regarding the recent incident or any related developments.”
It further stated, “It has come to our attention that several social media pages and digital platforms are circulating fabricated stories, AI-generated videos and scripted narratives, falsely attributed to Tiger. These are completely false, unauthorised and intended to mislead the public.”
In its statement, the actor’s management made it clear that it does not endorse or have any association with the material being circulated online. It called on publishers and social media users to exercise responsibility while sharing information about the actor, particularly in connection with the ongoing developments.
Meanehile, Haryana Police identified the accused from the state in the firing case involving actor Tiger Shroff and extended assistance to Mumbai Police in the investigation, Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Ajay Singhal said.
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Singhal said Haryana Police would continue to cooperate with Mumbai Police in the case. He also said the state police were taking action against criminal gangs and those involved in activities that threaten public safety.
Further, Singhal warned those attempting to spread fear or open fire at police personnel, saying strict action would be taken against them. “Those who spread terror among people and point guns at the police will be answered in their own language,” he said, adding that attempts to disturb law and order would not be tolerated.
According to Praveen Tripathi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Delhi Special Cell), Kunal allegedly collected weapons from a pre-decided location in Amritsar with the help of Sumit, following instructions from Anil Pandit. The weapons were subsequently transported to Mumbai, where Radha and Babita allegedly delivered them to a minor near a railway station.
#WATCH | Delhi | Firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff | Praveen Tripathi (DCP, Special Cell) says, “Yesterday, a special team arrested 4 people, including two women named Radha and Babita and two men named Sumit and Kunal… Having recently been released from jail in connection with another case, Kunal, acting on instructions from Anil Pandit, traveled to Amritsar with his associate, Sumit, to collect weapons from a specific location. With the help of his associate Radha, he then had these weapons transported to Mumbai. In Mumbai, Radha and Babita delivered the weapons to a minor near the railway station… Kunal used Radha and Babita as couriers. He leveraged his personal relationship with Radha to involve her, and they traveled to Mumbai by train, carrying the weapons… Kunal was in contact with Anil Pandit via encrypted communication. Previously, at Anil Pandit’s behest, he had carried out a shooting incident in Panipat. This time, too, he was receiving instructions from Anil Pandit via social media and relaying them further… The instructions concerned logistics: where to pick up the weapons, how to transport them to Mumbai, and to whom they were to be delivered upon arrival…”
When asked if any other celebrity was targeted by them, he says, “Nothing of that sort emerged during our interrogation, as these individuals were merely part of the weapon supply network. Their knowledge was limited strictly to where to procure the weapons and where to deliver them…”
He adds, “Anil Pandit and Harry Boxer are part of Randeep Malik gang, whose name has recently surfaced in connection with extortion calls and incidents of firing… They were in contact through encrypted channels, from which they received all their instructions, which they then followed… According to our preliminary information, Kunal received Rs 70,000-80,000 for facilitating the movement of the weapons; out of this, about Rs 10,000-12,000 was given to the courier, Babita… Kunal and Sumit are from Sonipat. Radha and Babita are originally from UP, but they were residing in Sonipat, where they were employed in security-related work… These individuals had come into contact only over the last 2-3 weeks for this specific task. They departed from here on the 15th and reached Mumbai on the morning of the 17th; near Dadar railway station, around 11 o’clock, they handed over the minor boy.”
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“Yesterday, a special team arrested 4 people, including two women named Radha and Babita and two men named Sumit and Kunal… Having recently been released from jail in connection with another case, Kunal, acting on instructions from Anil Pandit, traveled to Amritsar with his associate, Sumit, to collect weapons from a specific location. With the help of his associate Radha, he then had these weapons transported to Mumbai,” Tripathi said.
Separately, Singhal said Haryana Police had taken action against gangsters operating from abroad. He said 26 gangsters had been deported to India from foreign countries, while 14 others had been detained abroad.
The DGP also spoke about the state police’s campaign against drug trafficking, saying efforts included public awareness programmes and action against those involved in the illegal drug trade. He said the police would continue working to prevent drug abuse among young people and curb criminal activities across the state.
The investigation into the firing incident involving Shroff’s car is ongoing. (ANI)
