What happened
Shinde said Mumbai Police have formed special teams and vowed the state will respond 'in the language they understand'.
Why it matters
Bollywood security will be reviewed and the Bishnoi gang claim is under probe.
Remember this
Maharashtra says no gang will be spared.
More context & who is affected
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde vowed on Friday that the state will respond to the shooters who targeted Tiger Shroff in Juhu on the evening of 18 October 2026 'in the language they understand'. The attack, which left the actor unhurt but injured his driver and a passing auto-rickshaw driver, has prompted a review of security arrangements for Bollywood celebrities.
Shinde, speaking to reporters, said the Mumbai Police have formed special teams to probe the incident and ensure strict action. He also referenced the 1990s Mumbai gang wars, stating that 'no gang will be spared' and that the police will handle the situation effectively. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.
The incident comes amid a series of threats against Bollywood figures, including Salman Khan, raising concerns about a potential conspiracy targeting the film industry. Shinde emphasized that the government will investigate 'till the depth' to uncover any broader plot. Meanwhile, NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique criticized the Mumbai Police for an alleged intelligence failure, demanding immediate action.
- When and where
- 18 Oct 2026, Juhu Fire opened near Pushpa Park in Juhu on the evening of 18 October 2026; Shinde responded from Nagpur.The HinduNews18
- Casualties
- Actor unhurt; 2 hurt Tiger Shroff escaped gunshot wounds; his driver and an auto-rickshaw driver were injured.News18The Hindu
- Gang claim
- Bishnoi The Lawrence Bishnoi gang is reported to have claimed responsibility for the attack.News18
Timeline
- 18 Oct evening — Fire opened on Tiger Shroff's car near Pushpa Park in Juhu.
- 19 Oct — Shinde says special teams are tracking the shooters and security arrangements will be reviewed.
- Ongoing — Lawrence Bishnoi gang claim under investigation; Salman Khan–Shroff pattern under scrutiny.
Mumbai Citizens · General Public
The Juhu attack renews anxiety about public-safety for citizens and the celebrities who move through Mumbai's busiest strips.
Entertainment Followers · Developers
Maharashtra's government will review security arrangements for Bollywood actors, following repeated threats against Salman Khan and now Shroff.
Reporting fromThe Hindu ↗News18 ↗
Sources & verification2 sources · 4 claims
These are the records behind this briefing. Linked reporting is not the same as independent confirmation.
- The HinduReporting
Tiger Shroff shoot-out: We will respond to them in their own language, says DCM Ekanth Shinde ↗
Published Oct 19, 2026 · Accessed Oct 19, 2026 - News18ReportingPublished Oct 19, 2026 · Accessed Oct 19, 2026
Claims and linked sources
On 18 October 2026 shooters opened fire on Tiger Shroff near Pushpa Park in Juhu; his driver and an auto-rickshaw driver were injured while the actor escaped.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the state will respond to the attackers 'in the language they understand', with special teams already probing the case.
The Maharashtra government will review security arrangements for Bollywood celebrities, given the recent run of threats against actors in the city.
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang is reported to have claimed responsibility for the attack, and Shinde added 'no gang will be spared'.
