# Tiger Shroff shot at in Mumbai; one detained

> Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt in a shooting at Juhu on Sunday evening; his driver and a bystander were injured and police detained a suspect.
- Title: Tiger Shroff shot at in Mumbai; one detained · The Hindu
- Summary: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt in a shooting at Juhu on Sunday evening; his driver and a bystander were injured and police detained a suspect…
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- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/tiger-shroff-firing-in-mumbai-juhu-october-18-2026/article71600449.ece
- Author: Vinaya Deshpande Pandit
- Published: 2026-10-18T14:46:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tiger shroff, shooting, juhu, mumbai, bollywood, devendra fadnavis, eknath shinde, ashoke pandit, news, politics
## Actor escapes shooting in Juhu
Actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after a shooting incident in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday, October 18, 2026, around seven p.m. as he was leaving after work.
## Driver and bystander injured
His driver, Firdaus, suffered an injury to his left hand. Another bystander, Mr. Chauhan, was also injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
## Police detain suspect
Police have detained one suspect in connection with the incident. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Garg, the shooting occurred as Shroff was leaving the location.
## Gang claims responsibility online
A social media post by a gang claimed responsibility for the attack. Deputy Commissioner Garg declined to comment on the claim.
## Government directs swift probe
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and directed him to probe the case swiftly and take strict action against the perpetrators.
## Deputy CM warns against gangs
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde told The Hindu: "It is time we respond to them in their own language. We will not tolerate such gangs. This incident is unfortunate."

> It is time we respond to them in their own language. We will not tolerate such gangs.
## Industry fears return of gang era
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit said this was the second firing in recent months and warned: "Tomorrow, anybody can shoot anybody on the streets. Otherwise, the old days will return."

> Tomorrow, anybody can shoot anybody on the streets. Otherwise, the old days will return.
## Key takeaway

Actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after a shooting in Mumbai's Juhu area on October 18, 2026; his driver and a bystander were injured and police detained one suspect.