- Fourth accused Sameer arrested, linked shooters to Anil Pandit.
- Shooters promised money, foreign settlement; used coded communication.
- Police probe finances, weapon trail, wider network connections.
The investigation into the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff’s car has widened, with a fourth accused, identified as Sameer, arrested in Haryana. According to the information provided, Sameer allegedly acted as a link between the shooters and California-based Anil Pandit, who is suspected of being associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Three other accused, Rehan, Phool Singh and Hrithik Kumar, were previously arrested at Kota Railway Station while allegedly attempting to escape. Investigators are examining the alleged recruitment of the shooters, the movement of weapons, financial transactions and possible accomplices as Mumbai and Haryana Police work together to establish the wider network behind the attack.
Fourth Accused Sameer Allegedly Linked Shooters To Anil Pandit
Sameer was arrested with the assistance of Haryana Police and is suspected of facilitating communication between the shooters and Anil Pandit, who is reportedly based in California. Investigators are examining whether Pandit played a role in coordinating the attack and arranging support for those involved.
Pandit has been described as an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has claimed responsibility for the firing incident. Police are now investigating the extent of his involvement and whether other people helped plan or execute the attack.
The arrest of the fourth accused is a significant development in the probe, as investigators attempt to establish how the alleged plot was organised, how instructions were passed to the shooters and who arranged their finances and weapons.
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Shooters Allegedly Promised Money And Settlement Abroad
According to the investigation details shared, Rehan, also known as Sukka, was allegedly offered Rs 35,000 and the promise of settling abroad to participate in the plot. He has previously been booked in cases related to the Arms Act and theft, according to the information provided.
Rehan and Phool Singh were also allegedly involved in an earlier attempt to open fire on a businessman in Amritsar. However, the pistol reportedly failed to fire during that incident.
The three alleged shooters had reportedly been staying in Mumbai for around a month before the attack. During this period, they were allegedly introduced to Hrithik Kumar, who was familiar with the city’s roads and routes. Investigators suspect that Hrithik was also promised a well-paid job abroad and an opportunity to settle overseas.
Police are examining whether these promises were used to recruit the accused and encourage them to carry out the attack. The investigation is also looking into their individual roles and whether they had previous connections with other people involved in the alleged plan.
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Online Payments, Coded Instructions And Weapon Trail Under Probe
Investigators suspect that Anil Pandit transferred money online to cover the accused’s leisure and other expenses. According to the information available, payments were allegedly made to shops through online transactions, after which the accused collected the money in cash.
Pandit reportedly communicated with the accused through an application known as Jaggi, which allegedly allows users to communicate without identity verification. Police are examining the communication trail to establish how instructions were exchanged and whether other people used the platform to coordinate the attack.
The weapons were allegedly delivered through a method designed to avoid direct contact. The accused reportedly received messages telling them where to find the firearms, which had allegedly been left near a garbage bin at a designated location.
Investigators are also examining evidence gathered during the search for the three alleged shooters. This includes CCTV footage from railway stations, a taxi trail connecting Mumbai and Surat, and a motorcycle reportedly abandoned near Andheri in Mumbai. Bullet shells recovered from the scene have been sent for ballistic examination.
The three accused were arrested at Kota Railway Station after Mumbai Crime Branch investigators traced their movements. Police suspect they were attempting to escape towards Delhi, with Nepal reportedly among their intended destinations.
With Sameer’s arrest, investigators are now working to establish whether the alleged network had additional contacts in Mumbai and elsewhere. Mumbai Police and Haryana Police are coordinating their efforts to trace the people suspected of financing, facilitating and executing the attack.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations against the accused will have to be established through the legal process.
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