The driver called the phone number used for the booking, providing a key lead. Police traced him via technical analysis and learned he dropped the suspects at Surat railway station.
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Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Cab Driver’s Phone Call Helped Police Track Three Accused
A cab driver’s phone call and railway records helped police track three accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case. Investigators are probing alleged links to other actors.
A cab driver’s phone call helped police track down three accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case, leading to their arrest in Kota.
Source : ANI, PTI
- Cab driver's tip led police to track suspects.
- Three accused arrested in Kota, brought to Mumbai.
- Police probe gang links; suspects surveilled other actors' homes.
A cab driver’s phone call proved to be a crucial lead in the investigation into the firing incident linked to actor Tiger Shroff. Police traced the driver through technical analysis and used his account, along with railway records, to track down three accused travelling towards Rajasthan. The suspects have since been arrested in Kota and brought to Mumbai, where investigators are examining their alleged links to other incidents.
How A Cab Driver Helped Police Track The Accused
The accused had reportedly booked a cab to travel to Surat. The driver called the phone number used for the booking, giving investigators a key lead. After tracing him through technical analysis, police learnt that he had dropped the three suspects at Surat railway station.
Investigators then analysed train schedules, reservation charts and technical information from the station. This helped them establish that the accused were travelling to Rajasthan aboard the Pune-Jaipur Express.
Mumbai Crime Branch contacted Rajasthan Police, and a joint operation led to the arrests at Kota railway station.
Three Accused Brought To Mumbai
The three accused have been identified as Phool Singh, Hrithik Kumar and Rehan. Mumbai Police brought them from Kota to Mumbai, where they underwent medical examinations at GT Hospital.
They are being held at the Mumbai Crime Branch’s Anti-Extortion Squad division and are expected to be produced before the Esplanade (Killa) court after 12 pm.
Police may seek their custody to investigate their alleged links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the source of the weapons and the possible involvement of associates suspected of providing shelter and financial support.
Accused Allegedly Recce’d Other Actors’ Homes
According to sources, the accused allegedly told investigators during questioning that they had conducted reconnaissance near the homes of several other actors. The Crime Branch is verifying their statements.
The suspects reportedly recorded videos outside the actors’ residences and sent them to Anil Pandit. Investigators are examining these claims as part of the ongoing probe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did a cab driver assist in the investigation?
How were the accused located after the cab ride?
Investigators analyzed train schedules, reservation charts, and technical information from Surat station. This helped them establish the accused were travelling to Rajasthan on the Pune-Jaipur Express.
What other activities are the accused suspected of?
Sources indicate the accused allegedly conducted reconnaissance near other actors' homes. They reportedly recorded videos outside these residences and sent them to Anil Pandit.
What is the current status of the arrested individuals?
The three accused are being held at the Mumbai Crime Branch’s Anti-Extortion Squad. They are expected to be produced before the Esplanade court, where police will seek their custody.
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