{
  "id": 15760059,
  "title": "Tiger Shroff was not original target, shooters wanted another Bollywood star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/tiger-shroff-was-not-original-target-shooters-wanted-another",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T14:50:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/tiger-shroff-was-not-original-target-shooters-wanted-another-bollywood-star-1.500717388"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai Crime Branch revealed that the shooting incident in Mumbai, which targeted Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, was not his intended target. Authorities claim the shooters intended to attack another high-profile celebrity but were unable to do so due to their stringent security measures. The suspects then allegedly chose Shroff, considering him a more accessible target. The Mumbai Police now have custody of three suspects arrested in Kota, Rajasthan, and the Maharashtra Police has been granted 48-hour transit remand to transport them to Mumbai for further investigation. Tiger Shroff sustained injuries, but not directly from the gunshot; his driver was injured instead. Police are investigating the incident and trying to determine the original target of the attack.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was not the original target in a firing incident in Mumbai, with the shooters allegedly turning their attention to him after failing to reach another prominent celebrity, the Mumbai Crime Branch has said. According to the police, the suspects had initially planned to target another Bollywood star but could not get close because of tight security. They allegedly…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}