Mumbai Crime Branch arrested three Haryana residents in connection with the October 18 firing outside actor Tiger Shroff’s residence, taking total arrests to 10. The accused allegedly helped plan the attack, conduct reconnaissance and arrange firearms. Remanded to police custody until October 28, they face conspiracy and organised crime allegations.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested three more accused in connection with the October 18 firing incident outside Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s residence, taking the total number of arrests to 10. The three accused allegedly helped plot the attack, conduct reconnaissance of the actor’s location and arrange weapons for the shooters.
Three Haryana Residents Identified
The accused have been identified as Ankit alias Sarpanch Rajesh Khatak (18), Sameer Hasan Khatri (19) and Jatin Krishan Panchal (27), all residents of Haryana. They were produced before a magistrate court on Thursday, October 22, and remanded to police custody till October 28, according to the information provided.
According to the investigation, Ankit had travelled to Mumbai to conduct reconnaissance of the target’s locations and allegedly participated in planning the attack alongside two other accused. Investigators suspect that all three were in direct contact with alleged key conspirator Anil Pandit and helped arrange firearms to execute the shooting. According to the investigation, the accused allegedly acted in coordination to arrange illegal firearms and ammunition, conduct reconnaissance, provide logistical assistance and facilitate the attack.
Organised Crime Provisions Invoked
Police have also invoked Sections 61(2) and 111 of the BNS, pertaining to criminal conspiracy and organised crime, respectively, along with Section 27 of the Arms Act, citing the alleged involvement of an organised criminal network and the interstate supply of illegal weapons.
