Tiger is okay: Father Jackie Shroff breaks silence after shooting incident

Actor Jackie Shroff's team confirmed that Tiger Shroff was safe following reports of a shooting incident. The assurance came after India Today sought an update on the actor's wellbeing.

In Short

• Reports emerged from Mumbai's Juhu area about an incident on Sunday
• India Today contacted Jackie Shroff's representatives to verify the actor's wellbeing
• Jackie's representatives responded directly to the publication's enquiry about Tiger

Actor Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped unhurt on Sunday evening after three rounds of bullets were fired at his BMW vehicle in Mumbai’s Juhu area. His father, actor Jackie Shroff, has shared an update on his son's well-being following the incident.

As India Today reached out to Jackie Shroff’s team, they assured that the actor was safe, saying, "Tiger is okay."

The incident took place near Pushpa Park under the jurisdiction of the Juhu police station. According to police, the actor's driver and a bystander sustained injuries during the shooting and were rushed to a hospital for medical treatment.

DCP Mohit Garg confirmed that the actor is safe and has not suffered any gunshot injuries. Mumbai Police have launched a massive manhunt, forming 12 specialised teams to trace the perpetrators using area CCTV footage.

Overseas-based gangsters Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu claimed responsibility for the firing through a social media post in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi group. The claim has not been independently verified.

Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar spoke to Shroff’s family after the incident. Further investigation is underway.

Investigation into the sequence of events is currently underway.

The story is being updated.

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