A special court in Mumbai has remanded 11 accused in the firing case involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff to police custody until November 6, 2026, after the Mumbai Police invoked provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA).
The accused were produced before Special Judge Satyanarayan Ramjivan Navandar on October 29. The Mumbai Crime Branch had sought 10 days of custodial interrogation, submitting that further questioning was necessary to investigate the alleged conspiracy, identify the roles of the accused and establish the suspected organised crime network behind the attack.
Why MCOCA Was Invoked
According to reports of the court proceedings, the prosecution relied on the alleged criminal antecedents of some of the accused, along with suspected financial motives and an alleged attempt to establish gang dominance. The court had permitted the police to proceed with arrests under MCOCA before the accused were produced for the remand hearing.
Police have identified Anil Pandit, who remains wanted in connection with the case, as an alleged coordinator of the attack. Investigators suspect links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. These allegations remain subject to investigation and judicial determination.
Details of the October 18 Firing Incident
The case concerns a shooting incident reported on October 18, 2026, in Mumbai's Juhu area, when shots were allegedly fired at Tiger Shroff's vehicle as he was leaving a football ground. The actor escaped serious injury, while his driver and a bystander reportedly sustained injuries.
Investigators are examining the alleged planning of the attack, the procurement and movement of firearms, communications between the accused, possible financial transactions and the suspected involvement of individuals who may have coordinated the incident.
Legal Significance of MCOCA
The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999, is a special state law designed to address organised crime. Its application can have significant consequences for the investigation, bail proceedings and the statutory period available for filing a chargesheet, subject to the Act's requirements and applicable judicial orders.
The invocation of MCOCA does not establish the guilt of the accused. The prosecution must prove the relevant allegations in accordance with law, and the accused retain their applicable legal rights.
Latest Development
On October 29, reports also emerged that Mumbai Police had arrested a 12th accused in connection with the case. This is a subsequent development separate from the remand order covering the original 11 accused. The investigation remains ongoing.
Source: LiveLaw, Bar & Bench, Hindustan Times and other reports of the court proceedings, published October 29, 2026.