New Delhi: Tiger Shroff is expected to return to the sets of Lag Jaa Gale after Diwali, with his team tightening security arrangements following the firing
incident near a football ground in Mumbai’s Juhu on October 18. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Police have stepped up checks at hotels and lodges across the city after investigators found that some of the accused in the case had allegedly used forged identity documents to stay at local establishments.
According to a report by India Today, Tiger has not resumed shooting for the film, which also stars Janhvi Kapoor, despite reports suggesting otherwise. The actor is currently at home with his family and is expected to return to work next month, after the festive season.
Sources close to the actor told the publication that his security team and the film’s production team have discussed additional precautions. His shooting schedule and location will be kept confidential, with details shared only with a limited group of people.
Although the incident left Tiger and his family shaken, they are now keen for him to return to his regular routine while taking extra care about his safety. The actor also has other professional commitments lined up, which are expected to remain on schedule.
“Tiger and his family have, of course, been through a lot, but they are now confident and want him to lead a normal life. The teams have discussed the security arrangements, and everyone is being careful about who is privy to his schedule and location,” a source told India Today.
Tiger Shroff firing case: What happened on October 18?
The incident took place on October 18, when three men on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire near a football ground in Juhu, where Tiger was playing football. The actor escaped unhurt, while his driver and another person sustained injuries. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang later claimed responsibility for the attack.
Police launched an investigation into the incident, and the accused have been taken into custody. Investigators are also examining how the alleged shooters and other accused arranged their stay in Mumbai before the firing.
According to a report on the investigation, alleged shooters Rehan Ansari and Phool Singh had stayed at different hotels and lodges in the city for nearly a month. Radha Verma and Babita Rao, who allegedly came to Mumbai to supply the pistol used in the firing, reportedly stayed at lodges in Dadar East using forged identity documents.
Mumbai Police intensify checks at hotels and lodges
Following these findings, police stations across Mumbai have been directed to scrutinise guest registers, check identity documents where necessary and remain alert to suspicious activity at lodging establishments.
The Anti-Terrorist Cell (ATC), formed in 2012 to monitor anti-social elements and criminal activity, routinely conducts checks at hotels and lodges. Officers have now been asked to pay closer attention to guest records and speak to staff about occupants whose behaviour or stay patterns raise concerns.
Police teams have also been instructed to verify identity documents where required, including through the UIDAI website. Investigators have conducted panchnamas at establishments where the accused allegedly stayed and seized one room linked to their stay, according to a police officer.
“We have started making more rounds to lodging and boarding establishments and alerted their staff following the directions,” another officer said.
However, Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Manoj Kumar Sharma clarified that the checks were part of routine police work and that no specific circular had been issued. “There is no circular and it’s just routine work,” he said.
As the investigation into the firing continues, Tiger is expected to return to filming with additional security measures in place. The police are meanwhile continuing their probe into the alleged involvement of the accused and their movements in Mumbai before the attack.
Written By Uditi Sharma!
