NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff of his safety following the firing incident involving the actor, saying Mumbai Police have identified some suspects and that arrests are expected soon.Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Fadnavis described the incident as “very serious and condemnable” and said the police were investigating the case based on specific leads.“I have assured Tiger Shroff that he need not worry. We will track down those responsible for this, and we will ensure complete safety; that is what we told him,” the chief minister said.Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was shot at on Sunday evening, while he was in a car that was leaving a football club in the suburb of Juhu. He has not sustained any gunshot wounds, according to Indian police who are investigating the incident.Fadnavis warns perpetrators, says no one will be sparedThe chief minister said the state government would coordinate with other states and seek assistance from the Centre to track down those operating outside India.“These are cowardly individuals. They attempt to strike from the shadows, but their efforts will be thwarted,” Fadnavis said, asserting that strict action would be taken against those responsible.He also warned that no gang or individual involved in such activities would be spared.“Regardless of the gang or the individual involved, no one will be spared. If anyone attempts to operate through such threats, the Mumbai Police knows exactly how to set them straight,” he said.
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Request sent to take Lawrence Bishnoi into custodyAsked whether the Maharashtra government would make efforts to bring gangster Lawrence Bishnoi into its custody, Fadnavis said a request had already been sent and the process was underway.He stressed that authorities would follow the due legal procedure to reach the alleged masterminds, regardless of where they were hiding.The chief minister also cited Mumbai Police’s record of tracking down accused persons operating from different parts of the world, expressing confidence that those involved in the firing incident would be brought to justice.
