A man arrested in connection with the shooting targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai reportedly worked as a bike-taxi rider for Rapido and allegedly conducted reconnaissance near the actor’s residence before the attack.
According to the details provided, the shooting took place on Saturday night. Shroff escaped unharmed, while his driver and a bystander sustained injuries. Mumbai Police have arrested three men in connection with the incident.
Three Suspects Arrested While Allegedly Trying to Escape
The arrested men have been identified as Rehan alias Sukka, 18, from Sonipat in Haryana; Hrithik Kurmi alias Roshan Fighter, 22, from Begusarai in Bihar; and Phool Singh, 18, from Kota in Rajasthan.
Police reportedly apprehended the trio while they were boarding a train to Delhi. Investigators said the suspects planned to travel through Delhi before attempting to escape to Nepal.
The investigation is continuing to establish the alleged roles of the three men and the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Accused Allegedly Used Bike-Taxi Work for Reconnaissance
Hrithik Kurmi, who reportedly worked as a Rapido bike-taxi rider, allegedly visited the area around Shroff’s residence under the pretext of providing bike-taxi services.
According to the police account cited in the report, he was waiting on his motorcycle a short distance from the two other suspects when they allegedly opened fire at the actor’s car.
Investigators are examining the alleged reconnaissance and coordination between the suspects as part of the wider probe.
Rapido Connection Draws Attention
The reported employment link has brought Rapido into the news in connection with the investigation. However, the information available does not establish that the company had any knowledge of or involvement in the alleged attack.
The case remains focused on the suspects’ alleged actions, the circumstances of the shooting and the motive behind the incident. Further findings from Mumbai Police are expected to clarify the sequence of events and the individual roles of those arrested.
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