Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Mumbai Police Advisory Tells Bollywood Stars to Avoid Crowds After Bishnoi Gang Threats

Mumbai Police has issued a security advisory to prominent Bollywood actors, asking them to avoid crowded public places, stay away from large gatherings and limit interactions with fans. The advisory, issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, follows the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff last month and revelations during the investigation that the accused had allegedly surveyed the homes of several other celebrities before the attack.

Tiger Shroff Firing Case: What Happened on October 18

The firing took place on the evening of October 18, 2026, in Mumbai's Juhu area, when three men on motorcycles allegedly opened fire at Tiger Shroff's car as he was leaving a football ground. The actor escaped largely unharmed, while his driver and a passerby sustained injuries. Police have arrested 13 people in connection with the case so far, including the three suspected shooters, who were arrested within days of the attack, and eight others allegedly linked to the conspiracy.

The case took a wider turn on October 21, when sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch said the accused had allegedly conducted reconnaissance of the residences of several Bollywood celebrities before the attack. Those reportedly surveyed included Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar, a disclosure that turned a single attack into a wider security concern for the film industry.

Mumbai Police Advisory: What Bollywood Stars Have Been Told

A senior Mumbai Police official said actors have been advised to stay away from crowded venues, avoid interacting with fans in public spaces and refrain from attending large gatherings as a precautionary measure. The advisory was issued as a precautionary step amid renewed security concerns surrounding Bollywood stars in Mumbai, with police citing the investigation's findings about the reconnaissance of celebrity homes.

The warning is not limited to Shroff. It covers prominent film personalities across the industry, and it comes as several Bollywood actors have reportedly received threats allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have named Anil Pandit, described as an alleged associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, as a wanted accused in the firing case.

Bishnoi Gang Threats and the Bollywood Security Scare

Police are investigating whether the attack was connected to a criminal gang previously linked to assaults on Bollywood personalities. The Bishnoi gang has been associated with threats against film stars in the past, and the reported threats to several actors in recent weeks have added to the concern behind Tuesday's advisory.

The advisory also reflects how the case has grown since October 18. What began as a shooting aimed at one actor's car has become, through the arrests and the reconnaissance revelations, a case about the safety of the industry's biggest names, and the police response now treats it that way.

• October 18, 2026: three men on motorcycles allegedly open fire at Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu, Mumbai; the actor escapes unharmed, his driver and a passerby are injured.
• October 21: Crime Branch sources say the accused allegedly surveyed the homes of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar before the attack.
• 13 people arrested so far, including the three suspected shooters; Anil Pandit named as a wanted accused.
• November 10, 2026: Mumbai Police issues a security advisory asking Bollywood stars to avoid crowded places and large gatherings.
• Several Bollywood actors have reportedly received threats allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

What Happens Next in the Tiger Shroff Firing Case

The investigation continues, with 13 people arrested and a wanted accused still to be traced. For Bollywood, the immediate effect of Tuesday's advisory is practical: fewer public appearances in crowded places, less mingling with fans at public events, and a more cautious approach to outings until police say the threat has eased. The advisory is precautionary, and police have not said how long it will remain in force.

The Tiger Shroff firing case has moved from a single shooting in Juhu to a wider question about the safety of Bollywood's biggest stars. With the advisory now in place, the industry's public appearances are set to look very different until Mumbai Police says the threat has passed.