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The three people who have allegedly shot at the car of actor Tiger Shroff used news updates to monitor the police investigation and make changes in their escape strategy, police officials say. The handlers of the accused people have been feeding them with information regarding the investigation by using news channels in internet-based messaging apps.
Three individuals, Phool Singh, Rehan Rahisuddin Ansari, and Rithik Mahto, were arrested on October 19 in Rajasthan for allegedly shooting at actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai on October 18, reportedly using news updates to adjust their escape strategy. Gangster Anil Pandit is also wanted.
The three accused persons have been detained by the Kota Police of Rajasthan on October 19. This was one day after the shooting incident that took place in the Juhu area of Mumbai on October 18.
Tiger Shroff survived this assault in a fairly safe manner, whereas his driver and vlogger got injured in this episode.
How News Coverage Allegedly Helped The Shooters
Sources from the Mumbai Crime Branch police have revealed that the accused kept themselves informed regarding the ongoing investigation by way of their handlers as the TV channels aired reports of the shooting incident.
At one point when news channels telecasted videos related to the shooting incident, one of the accused was informed via a message on his cell phone that there was a picture of his face in the telecast, and he must leave the place.
The continuous supply of information made sure that the accused could keep track of the police’s activities and revise their plans of journey.
Sources from the police force have revealed that digital evidence suggested that Rehan Rahisuddin Ansari was in constant contact with other people through internet messaging and calling facilities. Signal and Zangi apps were mentioned in the context of this investigation.
From Motorcycle To Train: How The Escape Plan Changed
The three accused have been identified as Phool Singh, 18, Rehan Rahisuddin Ansari, 18, and Rithik Mahto, 22.
According to police sources, reports about the recovery of the motorcycle allegedly used in the attack in Andheri, as well as information about the suspects’ train journey, were passed on to them by their handlers.
Investigators suspect that these updates prompted the trio to change their mode of transport several times. They allegedly travelled by motorcycle before taking a train and then a cab, with plans to board a bus from Surat.
However, after facing delays at the Surat bus terminal, they reportedly boarded another train. Mumbai Police alerted their counterparts in Rajasthan, leading to their interception and arrest by Kota Police on October 19.
The three accused are currently in police custody until October 31, according to the information provided.
Crime Branch Probes Weapon Supply And Support Network
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is continuing its investigation to establish how the firearms were obtained and identify everyone who allegedly helped plan or carry out the attack.
Investigators are questioning the accused in custody and examining possible links between the shooters, their handlers and those suspected of arranging weapons, transport and other logistical support.
The probe is also focused on identifying the people who allegedly supplied information to the accused during their escape and determining how the communication network operated.
Gangster Anil Pandit Named As Wanted Accused
Mumbai Police have named gangster Anil Pandit as a wanted accused in connection with the firing incident. Pandit allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media post after the October 18 shooting.
Police sources have described him as an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which is believed to have links outside India. These alleged connections are part of the wider investigation into the attack.
