{
  "id": 15564472,
  "title": "Who is Tiger Shroff and what do we know about the shooting of the Bollywood star?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/who-is-tiger-shroff-and-what-do-we-know-about-the-shooting-of-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T05:14:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/10/19/who-is-tiger-shroff-and-what-do-we-know-about-the-shooting-of-the-bollywood-star/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, born in 1990, survived a shooting attack in Mumbai on October 18, 2025. The assailants opened fire on his car in the Juhu district, leaving two people injured. Authorities believe the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, known for targeting Bollywood figures, may be responsible. Shroff, son of Jackie Shroff, is a star in his own right, known for action films like Baaghi and War. He was returning home after playing football when the attack occurred around 7pm. Three masked men on motorcycles attacked his vehicle, with two gunmen firing before fleeing. Shroff escaped unharmed but his driver was shot in the hand, and another nearby driver sustained injuries. Videos show the attackers in action. Two men, Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, claimed responsibility, linking the attack to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police are investigating the incident, recovering a motorcycle used in the escape, and have detained one person for questioning. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a thorough investigation.",
  "summary": "Bollywood star Tiger Shroff, 36, escaped a shooting in Mumbai on the evening of Sunday, October 18, after gunmen opened fire on his car in the city's Juhu district. The attack left two people wounded and authorities are investigating claims that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, a criminal network previously linked to threats against Bollywood figures, was responsible. Who is Tiger Shroff? Born Jai…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Lawrence Bishnoi gang's Anil Pandit, Harman Sandhu under scanner over Tiger Shroff attack bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/lawrence-bishnoi-gangs-anil-pandit-harman-sandhu-under-scanner-over",
        "published": "2026-10-19T01:22:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Disha Patani rushes to meet Tiger Shroff, cine body says, ‘Bollywood is being terrorised’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/disha-patani-rushes-to-meet-tiger-shroff-cine-body-says-bollywood-is",
        "published": "2026-10-19T03:39:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Tiger Shroff Attack Claim Draws Focus On Anil Pandit. Who Is He?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/tiger-shroff-attack-claim-draws-focus-on-anil-pandit-who-is-he",
        "published": "2026-10-19T03:45:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Who is Tiger Shroff and what do we know about the shooting of the Bollywood star?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/who-is-tiger-shroff-and-what-do-we-know-about-the-shooting-of-the-15568515",
        "published": "2026-10-19T05:14:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "India news: CJP alleges 'deliberate' delay in leaders' release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/india-news-cjp-alleges-deliberate-delay-in-leaders-release",
        "published": "2026-10-19T06:25:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}