A routine journey through Juhu turned into a disturbing experience for Karan Veer Mehra, who was travelling close to the scene when the firing took place.
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Sunday evening took a frightening turn in Mumbai’s Juhu area when gunshots were reported near actor Tiger Shroff’s vehicleWhile the incident raised concerns about the actor’s safety, it also left people nearby shaken by what unfoldedAmong those who witnessed the aftermath was actor Karan Veer Mehra, whose car was reportedly travelling behind Tiger’s vehicleThe Bigg Boss 18 winner later spoke about the experience and recalled the confusion that followed the sound of gunfireHe also expressed concern for Tiger’s injured driver and spoke about how disturbing it was to see the incident unfold in an area where families and children were present.
Karan Veer Mehra recalls seeing blood spots after firing
Speaking to NDTV around an hour after the incident, Karan Veer Mehra said his car was behind Tiger Shroff’s vehicle as they left the areaBy the time he reached the spot, he noticed blood spots and learnt that the actor’s driver had been shot.
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“My car was right behind by the time we left the gate, by the time my car reached, I just saw blood spots, and I got to know that Tiger’s driver had been shotSo, I’m just happy that he’s safeBut my heart goes out to the driver, and I hope he recovers well… There were kids right there, celebrating a birthday party; everybody ran helter-skelter,” he said.
Actor initially mistook gunshots for fireworks
Mehra, who regularly plays football with Tiger in Juhu, said he did not see the attackersHe recalled hearing gunshots but initially thought they might be connected to fireworks being set off nearbyThe situation became clearer when people began shouting that someone had opened fire.
“My car was a little behind, and there were a lot of people who were taking photographsWe just heard some gunshots and people shouting that somebody had fired because there were also people celebrating with fireworksSo, we thought it was something to do with that,” he added.
According to reports, three to four rounds were fired at Tiger’s car by attackers riding a motorcycleThe actor’s driver, identified as Firdaus, sustained an injury to his left hand and was taken to hospitalPolice are examining evidence from the scene as part of their investigation.
Karan Veer Mehra says the incident was traumatising
Mehra also spoke about his long-standing association with Tiger and described him as a respectful person who focuses on his workHe said seeing the actor and his family face such an incident was upsetting.
“I’ve known Tiger for the longest, and he’s one of the best people to know and somebody who keeps to his work and is always very respectful to everybodyIt’s very sad to see this happen to him, and I know his family also very wellIt’s actually traumatising for me also to see Tiger and his family go through this,” he said.
Alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang audio mentions Salman Khan
Meanwhile, an audio clip surfaced in which a man claiming to represent the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly took responsibility for the firingThe speaker identified himself as Anil Pandit and mentioned another person named Harman SandhuThe claim has not been independently verified.
In the clip, the man allegedly threatened people working in the film industry who did not align with the group and those working with Salman KhanThe reference has drawn attention because Salman has faced repeated threats attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gangHowever, the authenticity of the audio and the claims made in it remain unconfirmed.
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Terrifying visuals
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Earlier incidents linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been linked to several high-profile threats and attacks involving Bollywood personalities and public figuresSome incidents have reportedly been connected to Salman Khan, who has faced repeated threats from the gang over the 1998 blackbuck poaching case.
In November 2023, gunfire was reported outside Punjabi singer and actor Gippy Grewal’s residence in Vancouver, CanadaA social media post attributed to the gang allegedly linked the incident to Grewal’s association with Salman KhanGrewal later clarified that he was not personally close to the Bollywood star.
In April 2024, two motorcycle-borne attackers fired shots outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments residence in Mumbai’s Bandra areaThe incident intensified concerns about the actor’s security.
Later that year, in October, former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead outside his office in BandraA social media post attributed to the Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility and referred to Siddique’s association with Salman KhanThe circumstances and motives surrounding the killing were investigated by the authorities.
The gang was also linked to a firing incident outside comedian Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Cafe in Canada in 2025Reports suggested that the attack was connected to Sharma’s association with Salman KhanIn February 2026, gunshots were reportedly fired outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area, adding to concerns about threats against entertainment industry figures.
