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Anil Pandit named wanted accused in Tiger Shroff case
Hindustan Times·
Mumbai Police told a court Thursday that gang member Anil Pandit, who allegedly claimed the October 18 firing on actor Tiger Shroff, is wanted. Pandit is linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The court remanded four accused to police custody till October 26. Police said Kunal and Sumit collected a pistol and 20 rounds from Amritsar on Pandit's orders.
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What It Means For You
- Four accused remain in police custody as investigators trace weapons from Amritsar to Mumbai.
- Shroff escaped relatively unhurt while his driver and a bystander were injured on October 18.
- Mumbai Police have arrested 10 people so far in the attempt to murder case.
What's Happening
- Crime Branch produced four accused before Esplanade court on Thursday.
- Police named US-based gangster Anil Pandit as wanted after a social media claim.
- Radha and Babita allegedly delivered a weapon to other conspirators in Mumbai.
October 18 Juhu firing
- Gunmen fired on Shroff's car in Juhu and fled on a motorcycle later found in Andheri.
- On Wednesday the court remanded three other accused to custody till October 31.
- Maharashtra authorities tightened action on bike taxis after the attack.
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