The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Sunday strongly condemned the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff‘s vehicle and called for immediate security measures to ensure the safety of the actor and his family.
FWICE condemns firing at Tiger Shroff
In a press release, FWICE stated that acts of violence and intimidation were unacceptable and raised serious concerns about the safety and security of personalities associated with the Indian film industry.“It is deeply disturbing that this is the second such incident involving a prominent personality from the film industry, following the earlier firing incident involving renowned filmmaker Rohit Shetty. The recurrence of such incidents is a matter of grave concern and calls for immediate, decisive and effective action by the concerned authorities,” the statement read.
FWICE demands investigation into shooting
FWICE demanded a thorough, impartial and time-bound investigation into the incident involving Tiger Shroff to ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice.“We appeal to the Government of Maharashtra and the concerned police authorities to take serious cognisance of these repeated attacks and implement effective measures to ensure a safer and more secure environment for all personalities associated with the film industry. FWICE places its full trust and faith in the Mumbai Police and has equal confidence in the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. We firmly believe that, under their leadership and with the effective intervention of the concerned authorities, all necessary steps will be taken to ensure the safety and security of film industry personalities and to prevent the recurrence of such alarming incidents,” the release stated.
FWICE asks for security for Tiger Shroff and family
Demanding protection for the actor and his family, FWICE added, “We look forward to decisive action that will restore a sense of security and confidence among the members of the film fraternity. Furthermore, FWICE earnestly requests the police authorities to provide adequate security and protection to Tiger Shroff and his family, considering the seriousness of the incident and the concerns arising from such repeated acts of violence.“The federation emphasised that actors, directors, producers and technicians must be able to carry out their professional responsibilities without fear or criminal intimidation.“The film industry contributes significantly to the cultural identity, employment and economy of our country. Its members must be able to carry out their professional and personal activities without fear, threats or intimidation. Repeated incidents of this nature are creating unnecessary fear and insecurity among actors, directors, producers and other members of the film fraternity,” the release said.
FWICE asks for preventive security measures for film industry
FWICE also urged the Maharashtra government and Mumbai Police to introduce preventive security measures for members of the film industry following the incident.“FWICE stands firmly against all forms of violence and criminal intimidation. We urge the Government and law enforcement agencies to take immediate and stringent action to prevent the recurrence of such incidents and restore confidence among the members of the film industry. We strongly condemn this cowardly act and reiterate that the safety and security of every member of the film fraternity must be treated as a matter of utmost priority. FWICE remains hopeful that the Mumbai Police and the Government of Maharashtra will take all necessary measures to ensure that such incidents do not occur again,” the release noted.Meanwhile, following the firing incident, Tiger Shroff’s sister, Krishna Shroff, arrived at the actor’s residence. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also visited the actor.
Eyewitness narates shooting incident
An eyewitness to the incident, Shalma Shaikh, said the firing took place shortly after 7 pm, following a football match at the ground. She recalled that the initial gunshots were mistaken by people present at the spot for festive celebrations. However, the situation escalated when the vehicle suddenly stopped.According to Shaikh, Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt by ducking inside the vehicle, while his personal driver sustained gunshot injuries. “My name is Shalma Shaikh, and I run a blog called ‘Shalma Shaikh Blog.’ For this, I travel all over Mumbai, capturing content. Sundays, however, follow a set routine: I film Amitabh, then Tiger, then Abhishek. Today, once the football match ended, everyone started filming. I called out to Tiger. He got into the car and drove off. As soon as he reached the main road, a boy started firing a gun. At first, everyone thought it was just Diwali firecrackers. Then the car stopped, and Tiger was on the floor. He didn’t get a single scratch. However, his driver was struck; a bullet hit his elbow, and one passed right through his palm. They immediately rushed to the police station, and from there, they came to Nanavati Hospital. Everyone else from his family has since left, but the driver, the patient, is still inside. Their game usually ends at 7. By 7:05, they typically come out and head home,” she said.The incident also triggered political reactions, with various members of the opposition questioning the alleged involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
About the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff
Earlier, Mumbai Police said that three to four rounds were fired at Tiger Shroff’s vehicle as he was leaving a ground on Sunday. A large crowd had gathered to see the actor when several rounds were fired at his car from within the crowd.According to the police, Tiger Shroff was not hit by any bullet and did not sustain any gunshot injuries. The incident was reported under the jurisdiction of Juhu Police Station. The actor is safe, while his driver sustained injuries in the firing.
