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Attackers promised overseas jobs, funds in Tiger Shroff assault plot
Three men arrested for attacking Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff were allegedly offered assistance in securing foreign employment and financial rewards, according to initial investigation findings. The attack occurred on Sunday evening in Mumbai.
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Police investigating the assault on actor Tiger Shroff have uncovered details suggesting the attackers were motivated by promises of overseas employment opportunities and monetary compensation. The three accused were reportedly assured job placement abroad contingent on carrying out the attack, investigators revealed following preliminary questioning.
The incident, which took place Sunday evening, marked a significant security concern for the Mumbai film industry. Authorities have intensified scrutiny into the broader network behind the assault, examining whether organized elements were involved in recruiting and incentivizing the attackers.
Investigators are now focusing on identifying the individuals who made these promises to the three accused men. The prospect of lucrative overseas work and financial benefits appears to have been the primary inducement for their participation in the attack on the actor.
The development adds a new dimension to the case, suggesting potential involvement of intermediaries who recruited the attackers. Police have registered cases and are conducting raids to apprehend additional suspects allegedly connected to the conspiracy. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the complete chain of command behind the assault.
Photo: Actor Tiger Shroff (centre) at the ShemarooMe launch in Mumbai, April 2019. Reddest Rackham via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).