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Accused Suspected Of Using Signal, Zangi To Plot Attack On Tiger Shroff, Cops Probe Chats
By: News18 India
Published: 24 October 2026
Photo / Illustration: Haldwani Times News Desk
<p>Investigators probing the firing incident linked to actor Tiger Shroff are examining communications between the accused through messaging platforms such as Zangi and Signal to establish their alleged roles in the conspiracy, according to police sources.</p>
<p>Police suspect that Sameer Hasan Khatri and Jatin Krishna Panchal were in direct contact with Anil Pandit. According to sources, Sameer allegedly facilitated a meeting between shooter Rehan Ansari and Anil Pandit, after which the conspiracy was hatched.</p>
<p>Investigators are scrutinising communications exchanged through the messaging applications to determine how the accused allegedly coordinated with one another and executed the plan.</p>
<p>In a related development, the Anti-Extortion Cell took three suspects to Chena forest in Mira-Bhayandar on Thursday afternoon. Police suspect that the location may have been used for firing practice. The team inspected the site to collect evidence relevant to the investigation.</p>
<p>A woman has also been detained for questioning, and investigators are examining her alleged role in the case. Meanwhile, two police teams have been sent to Haryana to conduct further inquiries and gather evidence.</p>
<p>The Crime Branch is working to establish the network of connections among the accused, trace the source of the weapons and live ammunition, and locate Anil Pandit.</p>
<p>Investigators are also probing whether the accused allegedly conducted reconnaissance of locations associated with other high-profile individuals besides Tiger Shroff.</p>
<p>Mumbai Police suspect that the shooters who opened fire at actor Tiger Shroff’s car were alerted by their handlers after their faces appeared on television news coverage of the October 18 attack. According to a report by news agency IANS, the Mumbai Crime Branch found that the shooters allegedly remained in contact with their handler through phone calls and messages, receiving instructions and updates during the operation.</p>
<p>In a key development, the Mumbai Crime Branch has recovered two pistols from Surat that were allegedly used in the firing incident. The shooters had reportedly hidden the weapons in the city while fleeing after the attack. The recovered firearms will now be sent for forensic examination.</p>
<p>The incident took place in Mumbai’s Juhu area on the evening of October 18, when the shooters allegedly fired at Tiger Shroff’s car before escaping on a motorcycle. The actor escaped relatively unhurt, while his driver and a bystander sustained injuries.</p>
<p>The motorcycle was later found abandoned in Andheri. According to police, the accused used a combination of a motorcycle, train and cab to flee before three suspects were arrested in Kota.</p>
<p>On the evening of October 18, 2026, shooters opened fire on actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area before escaping on a motorcycle. The actor escaped relatively unhurt, but his driver and a bystander sustained injuries during the attack.</p>
<p>The Mumbai Crime Branch successfully recovered two pistols from Surat that were allegedly used in the October 18, 2026 firing incident. The shooters had hidden the firearms in Surat while fleeing, and the weapons are now being sent for forensic examination.</p>
<p>Investigators probing the conspiracy are examining communications exchanged through messaging applications such as Zangi and Signal. Police suspect that Sameer Hasan Khatri, Jatin Krishna Panchal, and Anil Pandit used these apps to coordinate the attack.</p>
