The attack probe around Tiger Shroff has taken a dramatic turn. A week after his car was fired at in Mumbai, police sources are now quoted as saying the plot was originally aimed at Aamir Khan.
Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after 5-6 rounds were reportedly fired at his car while he was returning home after a sports session. Arrests have been made in the case, but the latest reports suggest the accused had a different name at the top of their list.
What police sources are now saying
Times Now, citing top police sources, reports that “Aamir Khan was the main target.” Two accused persons allegedly visited the area around Aamir’s residence three times before the plan came to light. Investigators believe those visits were meant to study his movement, security arrangements and access points.
NDTV’s sources add that Aamir may have unknowingly avoided the plot because of outdoor shoots and a low-profile, private routine. With Aamir harder to reach, the accused reportedly shifted to Tiger Shroff, who was seen as more accessible.
Not just one address
The reports widen the investigation beyond one actor. Homes of several other A-listers – including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan – were also allegedly recced before the attack. The details have renewed concern around celebrity security in Mumbai, where high-profile actors can draw large crowds outside their homes.
Here is what has been reported so far:
- Police sources say Aamir Khan was the main target.
- The accused allegedly scouted his home three times.
- The plan reportedly shifted because Aamir was harder to access.
- Other star homes were also recced, the reports claim.
- Police have named gangster Anil Pandit, who has reportedly claimed responsibility.
Why the shift matters
The reported sequence – surveillance, target selection and then a firing – is why the investigation is being read as a wider security scare rather than a random street crime. If the sourcing holds, Tiger Shroff’s car may have been the backup target after a quieter, less predictable Aamir Khan proved difficult to approach.
No official public statement has been reported from Aamir Khan or Tiger Shroff so far. Investigators are expected to verify call records, travel details and CCTV footage as part of the wider probe. According to NDTV, police believe the attack was conspired to instill fear among Bollywood stars.
What fans should watch for
The next meaningful signals are likely to be the forensic checks: whose movements match the reconnaissance, whether the call records connect the accused, and whether any more names enter the police’s account. For now, the story is a reminder that stardom in Mumbai comes with a security machinery most fans never see.
Source: Filmibeat