Security has been significantly ramped up at Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments in Bandra following a shocking targeted attack on actor Tiger Shroff. The incident unfolded around 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2026, as Shroff was leaving a football club in Juhu. Unidentified assailants opened fire on the actor’s vehicle, leaving Shroff with minor abrasions from shattered glass and gunpowder. His driver and caretaker, Firdos Ibrahim Baloch, sustained a gunshot wound to his hand and is currently stable at Nanavati Hospital, while an autorickshaw driver named Umesh Charan was also injured and remains under medical care.
In a swift response, the Mumbai Police registered a case against three unidentified persons under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. A massive manhunt involving fifteen specialized investigation teams tracked the suspects using CCTV footage from the Andheri West railway station, where a motorcycle believed to be used in the crime was abandoned. By Monday morning, October 19, 2026, all three accused were successfully apprehended in Kota, Rajasthan, with authorities noting that an aide to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly orchestrated the hit.
The attack has sent shockwaves through the industry after a social media post and audio recording, attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and naming Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, claimed responsibility. The message included direct threats against film professionals associated with Salman Khan, a claim that is currently being verified by law enforcement. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have personally reached out to the Shroff family to assure them of a thorough investigation and strict punitive measures. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees has also formally condemned the violence.
This alarming incident marks the latest in a series of security concerns for Bollywood’s elite. The industry has been on high alert following previous threats and attacks linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, including a high-profile incident involving Salman Khan in April 2024 and an attack targeting filmmaker Rohit Shetty in February 2026. As investigations continue, the heightened security presence at Khan’s residence reflects the growing concerns regarding the safety of high-profile figures within the film fraternity.