Salman Khan was also on shooters' list after Tiger Shroff firing, tight security foiled plan: report

The firing on actor Tiger Shroff's car has caused a stir in the entertainment world, with fresh details emerging daily as the probe continues. According to police, four members linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang have been arrested in Delhi. Their interrogation has reportedly revealed that a plan had also been made to target actor Salman Khan.

However, the accused could not carry out the plan because of tight security outside Salman Khan's house, it has emerged.

Before firing on Tiger Shroff's car, the accused had planned to open fire outside Salman Khan's house, it is reported. They had also surveyed the areas outside the homes of Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar. The probe has reportedly found that the accused made videos during these recces and sent them to their handler abroad.

Following these disclosures, Mumbai Police have tightened security outside Salman Khan's house further. Police personnel have reportedly been deployed inside and outside the building and on both sides of the road.

According to police, the accused learnt of Tiger Shroff's routine from his fans' social media posts. They found out that the actor goes to play football at the Pushpa Narsee ground in Juhu every Sunday, and that he has no police protection at that time.

According to the probe, the shooters told Amit Pandit, an alleged close associate in the Bishnoi gang, that Salman Khan was difficult to target. It was then decided to target Tiger Shroff, and Pandit is alleged to have ordered the attack.

Under the alleged plan, two shooters carrying pistols reached the football ground in Juhu. They watched Tiger Shroff's movements there for some time. They fired as soon as the actor's car came out of the ground's gate, police investigations have reportedly found. Tiger Shroff is said to have had a narrow escape.

According to the preliminary probe, three accused are suspected to have been involved. Two of them fired, while the third waited with a two-wheeler to flee.

The accused linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang are being questioned. Investigators are gathering more information on the exact conspiracy behind the attack and on other possible targets.