Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Who Is Anil Pandit, the Man Claiming Bishnoi Gang’s Role in Attack?

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after unidentified assailants opened fire at his BMW in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The incident took a new turn after a man identifying himself as Anil Pandit allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack in a message and a video linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The claim has not yet been independently verified, and Mumbai Police are investigating the authenticity of the material and any possible connection between the gang and the shooting.

The incident has also drawn attention to an alleged warning against people in the film industry who continue to work with actor Salman Khan. However, the identity and role of the person claiming responsibility, as well as the motive behind the firing, remain under investigation. Tiger Shroff Escapes Unhurt as 3-4 Rounds Fired at His Car in Mumbai’s Juhu, Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility (Video).

Who Is Anil Pandit? What We Know So Far

A man identifying himself as Anil Pandit has emerged in reports about the Juhu firing after a message and video attributed to him circulated following the incident. The material reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Some media reports have described Pandit as being associated with the gang and have mentioned Harman Sandhu alongside him. However, publicly available reporting does not establish his identity, criminal background or alleged organisational role in sufficient detail to independently confirm those claims.

Mumbai Police are verifying the authenticity of the circulating material and investigating whether the individuals named in it had any role in the shooting. Until the claims are corroborated by investigators, Pandit’s alleged gang links and responsibility for the attack should be treated as unverified.

Why Did Anil Pandit Allegedly Target Tiger Shroff?

The video and audio message reportedly alleged that Shroff had ignored earlier warnings and continued working with Salman Khan. The person claiming responsibility also issued a threat against others in the film industry who work with Khan. These statements are part of the circulating claim and have not been established as the motive by police.

The alleged Salman Khan connection has become a key angle in the investigation, but it remains unclear whether the firing was linked to the actor's professional associations or whether the claim was intended to create that impression.

Anil Pandit’s Name Surfaced in an Earlier Firing Case

The name Anil Pandit had also appeared in media reports following a firing incident at a gym associated with singer Guru Randhawa in Delhi's Paschim Vihar area in June 2026. According to a PTI report published by ThePrint, a social media post and an audio message attributed to the Anil Pandit group of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang had claimed responsibility for that incident. The group allegedly linked the attack to Randhawa's association with Salman Khan. Police were verifying the claim at the time.

The earlier case provides relevant context for why Pandit's name is drawing attention following the Juhu shooting. However, the appearance of the same name in separate claims does not independently establish who is behind the attacks or whether the incidents are connected.

Mumbai Police Form Teams to Trace Shooters

The firing took place on Sunday evening, October 18, when Shroff was returning from a football game in Juhu. According to reports, three motorcycle-borne men opened fire near his BMW before fleeing the spot. The actor escaped unhurt, while his driver and an auto-rickshaw driver were reported injured. They were taken for medical treatment. Police have formed 12 teams to track the assailants and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.

The investigation will need to establish the identities of the shooters, verify the authenticity of the responsibility claim and determine whether the incident had any connection with an organised criminal group. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde condemned the shooting and said gang wars would not be tolerated in Mumbai. He also assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible.

As of Sunday night, the alleged link between Anil Pandit, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and the Juhu firing remained unconfirmed by police. The authenticity of the circulating messages and the motive behind the shooting remain key questions in the ongoing investigation.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 18, 2026 09:37 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).