In a significant legal escalation following the shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, the Mumbai Crime Branch has re-arrested 11 suspects under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The formal re-arrest took place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after a special court in Mumbai granted investigators the necessary authorization to apply the severe provisions of the law.
The legal developments follow an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on October 18 in Mumbai’s Juhu area. According to police reports, two assailants fired five rounds at the actor’s car as he was departing a local football ground. While Tiger Shroff was not physically harmed during the attack, his driver and a bystander sustained injuries. Following the event, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the assault, prompting authorities to widen the scope of their inquiry.
Initially, the case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act, specifically citing sections related to attempted murder and common intention. However, after obtaining approval from the competent authority under Section 23(1)(a) of the MCOCA, the Crime Branch moved to apply the special act on Tuesday, October 27. Sections 3(1)(ii), 3(2), and 3(4) of the MCOCA were invoked against all 11 suspects, as authorities suspect the attack was part of a broader organized criminal conspiracy intended to instill fear and establish territorial dominance.
During the hearing on October 28, the prosecution submitted a formal application to the special MCOCA court requesting permission to proceed with the re-arrest of the suspects under the newly introduced charges. Following judicial approval, the 11 individuals were formally processed. They are scheduled to appear in court again on Thursday, October 29, when the Crime Branch is expected to file applications for extended police remand to further their investigation.
The 11 accused were apprehended across various states, highlighting the inter-state nature of the probe. Three individuals were arrested in Kota, Rajasthan, while others were taken into custody across Delhi, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. Investigators have also identified Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, as a wanted suspect in connection with the case. Furthermore, police recently recovered two firearms and 10 live cartridges in Surat, with an additional suspect detained in Indore as the investigation continues to expand.
The invocation of MCOCA provides law enforcement with several tactical advantages, including a more substantial timeframe to finalize the charge sheet and significantly stricter conditions for bail. These provisions are designed to address the challenges posed by organized crime syndicates that operate across jurisdictional boundaries. Legal experts note that the application of this act signifies the seriousness with which the Mumbai Police is treating the nexus between the attack on the actor and broader gang activities.
As the case proceeds, the Mumbai Crime Branch remains focused on tracking the remaining individuals linked to the conspiracy. With the court's latest order, the investigation enters a new phase, moving beyond initial charges toward a comprehensive trial under the state’s special anti-organized crime framework. Further developments are expected as the accused remain in custody awaiting their next court appearance.
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