States » WestPosted at: Oct 19 2026 12:18PM


Firing at Tiger Shroff’s vehicle revives Baba Siddique murder case, Bishnoi gang link under probe

By Ansari Aejaz Ahmed
Mumbai, Oct 19 (UNI) The firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s vehicle in Mumbai has revived memories of the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, with investigators probing a possible link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Both incidents occurred around the Dussehra festival period. Siddique was shot dead outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra East on October 12, 2024. On Sunday evening, unidentified assailants opened fire at Shroff’s vehicle in Juhu, injuring his driver and another person.
Shroff escaped direct bullet injuries, although Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde later said the actor had suffered a gunpowder burn on his right hand.
The latest incident came to light after a social media post and an audio message, allegedly linked to individuals claiming to represent the Bishnoi gang, circulated online. The messages reportedly referred to Shroff’s association with actor Salman Khan and issued threats against people working with him.
The reference to Khan has drawn attention because his name also figured in the investigation into Siddique’s murder. The Bishnoi gang had claimed responsibility for the killing, while Mumbai Police alleged that the murder was part of a conspiracy to establish the gang’s dominance and intimidate people associated with Khan.
Police had also alleged that Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, played a role in directing the conspiracy behind Siddique’s murder.
However, investigators have not yet confirmed the authenticity of the latest messages or established the Bishnoi gang’s involvement in the firing at Shroff’s vehicle. Any connection between the two incidents remains under investigation.
Reacting to the firing incident, Shinde said the state government would not allow criminal gangs to spread fear in Mumbai. After meeting Shroff at his residence, the Deputy Chief Minister assured the actor and his family of security and said those responsible would not be spared.
Shinde also referred to police action against gangsters in the 1990s, asserting that the government would take strict measures to prevent a return to an era marked by extortion, threats and shootings.
Mumbai Police have formed 15 teams to trace the attackers. Investigators are examining CCTV footage, forensic evidence and other clues to identify the shooters and establish the motive behind the attack.
The incident has also renewed concerns following the firing outside Salman Khan’s residence in April 2024 and Siddique’s subsequent murder in October that year.
The police are now examining whether the latest shooting was an attempt by an organised criminal gang to spread fear and strengthen its influence or whether it was driven by another motive. The investigation will determine who ordered the attack and whether it has any direct link to the earlier cases.
UNI AAA AAB
Tags: #Firing at Tiger Shroff’s vehicle revives Baba Siddique murder case# Bishnoi gang link under probe
More News

Focus on real culprits in Tiger Shroff attack case, says CJP founder Abhijit Dipke

19 Oct 2026 | 5:27 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (UNI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke has criticised the police response to the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, urging the authorities to focus on identifying and apprehending the actual perpetrators instead of targeting students and activists.

see more..

Maha: Nagpur Symbiosis Professor put on leave over inappropriate messages to ex-student

19 Oct 2026 | 5:18 PM

Nagpur, Oct 19 (UNI) Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has placed a professor from its Nagpur campus on forced leave after a former female student accused him of sending inappropriate messages and urging her to adopt Islamic religious practices, a senior university official told UNI today.

see more..

Mumbai Police have identified suspects in firing at Tiger Shroff’s vehicle: Fadnavis

19 Oct 2026 | 5:11 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (UNI) Mumbai Police have identified the suspects involved in the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s vehicle and traced their links, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, asserting that such incidents would not be tolerated and that nobody would be allowed to openly challenge the police.

see more..

Maha: Fadnavis calls Tiger Shroff firing ‘cowardly act’, assures to arrest culprits soon

19 Oct 2026 | 5:05 PM

Nagpur, Oct 19 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today assured Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff of adequate security following an alleged firing incident in Mumbai, asserting that the police were working to identify and arrest those responsible at the earliest.

see more..

Maha: Bombay HC questions police detention claims, warns against disruption during peaceful protests

19 Oct 2026 | 4:55 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (UNI) The Bombay High Court today directed the Maharashtra government to respond to allegations of illegal detention and police brutality during demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while observing that peaceful protests must not inconvenience the public.

see more..