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Tiger Shroff firing: US-based gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect

Tiger Shroff firing: US-based gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect

Rediff.com7 days ago

Gangster Anil Pandit, allegedly operating from the US, has emerged as a key suspect in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Police are investigating his links to over a dozen extortion and targeted attack cases across Haryana and Delhi, and his network's use of messaging apps to coordinate shooters. Pandit also allegedly claimed responsibility for the incident and issued threats related to Salman Khan.

Anil Pandit Named Wanted Accused In Tiger Shroff Firing Case; Four More Arrested

Anil Pandit Named Wanted Accused In Tiger Shroff Firing Case; Four More Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai Police have named gangster Anil Pandit as a wanted accused in the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Four new individuals have been arrested and remanded to police custody until October 26 for their alleged role in supplying weapons for the attack. Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, had claimed responsibility for the October 18 attack. A total of 10 people have been arrested in connection with the case so far.

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Janmashtami In Srinagar

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Janmashtami In Srinagar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

On Friday, Kashmiri Pandits participated in a colourful procession as part of Janmashtami celebrations in Srinagar, with tight security arrangements deployed along the route.

1998 Wandhama massacre: SIA reopens probe into killing of 23 Kashmiri Pandits

1998 Wandhama massacre: SIA reopens probe into killing of 23 Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has reopened investigation into the 1998 Wandhama massacre in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, where 23 Kashmiri Pandits were shot dead by terrorists, officials said on Tuesday.

Tiger Shroff firing: Women who carried gun to Mumbai held in Delhi

Tiger Shroff firing: Women who carried gun to Mumbai held in Delhi

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested four individuals, including two women, in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The suspects are believed to have acted under the instructions of Anil Pandit, a US-based gangster with alleged ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The arrests involved a complex operation spanning multiple states, with the accused now in transit remand to Mumbai Police for further investigation.

Trade Shivam Dube For Hardik Pandya: Srikkanth

Trade Shivam Dube For Hardik Pandya: Srikkanth

Rediff.com4 days ago

Krishnamachari Srikkanth wants CSK to trade Shivam Dube for Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL 2027 and has suggested Chandrakant Pandit as Mumbai Indians' next coach.

Manager Held After Cow Deaths At UP Shelter

Manager Held After Cow Deaths At UP Shelter

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the manager of a cow shelter, Rahul Yadav, following the deaths of approximately six cows on October 19. The deaths are allegedly due to negligence, prompting protests from Hindu activists who demanded strict action.

Dead letter box used to pass on weapons for Tiger Shroff attack

Dead letter box used to pass on weapons for Tiger Shroff attack

Rediff.com6 days ago

Investigators probing the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff's car have uncovered details of an alleged weapons supply network, including the use of a 'dead letter box' system in Amritsar to collect firearms. Two accused, Kunal and Sumit, allegedly collected the weapons, with Anil Pandit orchestrating the operation and paying individuals, including two women, to transport them to Mumbai.

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three suspects have been detained in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, as police investigate the alleged involvement of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Robbery Suspected In Palghar Woman's Murder

Robbery Suspected In Palghar Woman's Murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A 61-year-old woman, Shobha Anil Pandit, was found murdered in her Palghar apartment on Sunday morning. Police suspect robbery as the motive, with neighbours discovering the body after noticing a break in her routine. A forensic team is collecting evidence and CCTV footage is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police Unravel Bishnoi Gang's Role In Tiger Shroff Firing

Police Unravel Bishnoi Gang's Role In Tiger Shroff Firing

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai Police revealed actor Tiger Shroff was allegedly fired upon at the behest of Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit. The probe has expanded, leading to the arrest of five more individuals, including two women who allegedly smuggled weapons. Three key accused were brought to Mumbai and remanded to police custody as investigators seek to uncover the full conspiracy and recover weapons.

Tiger Shroff shooters tracked real-time news to change escape plan

Tiger Shroff shooters tracked real-time news to change escape plan

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police sources reveal that the three shooters involved in the attack on actor Tiger Shroff on October 18 received real-time updates on the police investigation via news channel coverage from their handlers, allowing them to alter their escape routes. They were apprehended from a train in Kota on October 19. The investigation also points to gangster Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claiming responsibility.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 1 more held, firearms recovered from Surat

Tiger Shroff shooting: 1 more held, firearms recovered from Surat

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 22-year-old man from Sonipat was arrested in Indore, becoming the 11th person held in connection with the shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Mumbai police also recovered two firearms from Surat, allegedly used in the attack, while sources revealed assailants received real-time police probe updates via news channels.

Tiger Shroff firing: Trio remanded for conducting recce, supplying arms

Tiger Shroff firing: Trio remanded for conducting recce, supplying arms

Rediff.com3 days ago

Three individuals from Haryana, Ankit Khatak, Sameer Khatri, and Jatin Panchal, have been remanded in police custody until October 28 in connection with the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff. Police allege their involvement in reconnaissance, logistics, weapons supply, and a conspiracy to help the primary shooters escape, with investigations exploring potential links to organised crime and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Police Make Key Arrest, Recover Firearms In Tiger Shroff Case

Police Make Key Arrest, Recover Firearms In Tiger Shroff Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mumbai Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in Indore and recovered two firearms from Surat in connection with the shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car. The total number of arrests in the case has now reached 11, with police also revealing that assailants received real-time updates on the investigation via news channels.

Why was Tiger Shroff targeted? Salman Khan link emerges in audio clip

Why was Tiger Shroff targeted? Salman Khan link emerges in audio clip

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three individuals were arrested in Kota for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The incident, which injured Shroff's driver and a bystander, is being investigated for links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which purportedly claimed responsibility due to Shroff's alleged association with Salman Khan. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the arrests and vowed strict action.

British MP tables motion in Parl backing India's sovereignty over J-K

British MP tables motion in Parl backing India's sovereignty over J-K

Rediff.com4 days ago

A British Conservative Party MP, Bob Blackman, has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons to reaffirm India's sovereignty and territorial integrity over Jammu and Kashmir. The motion, timed for Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day, also expresses concern over terror incidents and targeted killings in the region and calls for constructive dialogue.

Occult Ritual Scam: How Fake Tantric Duped Elderly Man Of Lakhs

Occult Ritual Scam: How Fake Tantric Duped Elderly Man Of Lakhs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Three men, including one posing as a tantric, have been arrested in northeast Delhi for allegedly cheating a 79-year-old man of Rs 39.3 lakh. The accused promised to extract buried ancestral gold through occult rituals and also stole gold jewellery worth Rs 15 lakh from his home. The main accused, Tahsin, along with Shoaib Ali and Mahakader Khan, gained the victim's confidence through fake gold and staged rituals, leading to their arrest and recovery of cash and other items.

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Three individuals, including a minor, allegedly involved in the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, were detained in Kota, Rajasthan. Police intercepted them on a train, revealing a connection to an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a plan to flee to Nepal. Mumbai Police are now taking custody of the suspects for further investigation.

Tiger Shroff case: Arrested women transported firearms to shooters in Mumbai

Tiger Shroff case: Arrested women transported firearms to shooters in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two women from Uttar Pradesh, Radha and Babita, suspected of transporting firearms used in the attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The arrests, made at New Delhi Railway Station, are part of a larger investigation into the firing, which Mumbai Police attributes to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Families of the arrested women claim their innocence.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused to stay in lockup till Oct 31

Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused to stay in lockup till Oct 31

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three individuals accused of firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car have been remanded to police custody until October 31. Investigators suspect the attack was orchestrated by Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit, prompting a deeper probe into the gang's involvement. Police are seeking to recover weapons and unearth the full conspiracy.

Tiger Shroff firing: Why Mumbai police resorted to 'Plan B'

Tiger Shroff firing: Why Mumbai police resorted to 'Plan B'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mumbai Police are transporting three individuals from Kota, including a juvenile, who were apprehended in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. One of the accused is allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred on Sunday evening in Juhu.

Tiger Shroff shooting accused was out on bail in Arms Act case

Tiger Shroff shooting accused was out on bail in Arms Act case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three individuals arrested in connection with the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai have been identified, with one suspect, Rehan, found to be out on bail in an Arms Act case. Police investigations suggest a possible link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility in an unverified social media post.

How Police Tracked Down Tiger Shroff Attackers In Rajasthan

How Police Tracked Down Tiger Shroff Attackers In Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the arrest of three individuals in Rajasthan in connection with the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai. The accused were apprehended at Kota railway station after fleeing towards Surat and boarding a train to Jaipur. One suspect is linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for the attack.

Tiger Shroff Unhurt In Shooting: Father Jackie Shroff

Tiger Shroff Unhurt In Shooting: Father Jackie Shroff

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

'Tiger was sitting in his car when the incident happened. He is not injured. Two people injured, his driver Firdaus and a passerby. 15 teams are working to arrest the culprits.'

Tiger Shroff shooting: 4 accused knew of plot, used Signal app, say police

Tiger Shroff shooting: 4 accused knew of plot, used Signal app, say police

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A court in Mumbai on Monday extended till October 28 the police custody of four persons held for allegedly aiding the shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case after investigators said they needed to collect voice samples.

Akhilesh reaches out to Brahmins, says 'PDA' includes pandits

Akhilesh reaches out to Brahmins, says 'PDA' includes pandits

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday reached out to the Brahmin community, asserting that 'PDA' includes Pandits, and also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh of targeting opposition workers, Brahmins, and religious leaders, including Shankaracharya.

Police Custody Extended For Four Accused In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Police Custody Extended For Four Accused In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A Mumbai court has extended the police custody of four individuals arrested for allegedly aiding shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case until October 28. Investigators require more time to collect voice samples and verify recovered evidence, including weapons and digital communications. The accused are implicated in procuring and smuggling firearms, with two women booking a hotel using fake IDs.

'We Get 4 Threats From Terrorists Every Month'

'We Get 4 Threats From Terrorists Every Month'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'...in which our names are written with our phone numbers.'

TCS case accused Nida Khan appears in family court over divorce plea

TCS case accused Nida Khan appears in family court over divorce plea

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Nida Khan, an accused in the alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion case at TCS Nashik, appeared before a family court on Friday for a divorce petition filed by her husband, Moin Khan. Both parties attended a counselling session, and the next hearing is set for November 20.

ISL: Churchill Brothers Seek Redemption Against Resilient Punjab FC

ISL: Churchill Brothers Seek Redemption Against Resilient Punjab FC

Rediff.com2 days ago

Churchill Brothers SC are set to face Punjab FC in an Indian Super League match in Margao. Churchill Brothers are looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat, with their coach apologising to fans and expecting a strong response. Punjab FC, known for their late goals and defensive organisation, are confident but wary of their opponents.

Tiger Shroff attack: 2 women among 5 more arrested for arms smuggling

Tiger Shroff attack: 2 women among 5 more arrested for arms smuggling

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai Police have arrested five more individuals from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car, bringing the total arrests to eight. The investigation is now focusing on unravelling a wider firearm-supplying network, with details emerging about how weapons were procured from Amritsar and smuggled to Mumbai by train.

Mehbooba asks Kashmiri pandits to 'move on, not be prisoners of past'

Mehbooba asks Kashmiri pandits to 'move on, not be prisoners of past'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Mehbooba Mufti, PDP chief, urged Kashmiri Pandits to move beyond past grievances and invest in a shared future in the Kashmir Valley. Speaking at the Kheer Bhawani mela, she highlighted the warmth between communities and called for government support for Pandits, while also appealing to them to isolate those who seek to use them for political agendas.

Yeh Jeevan Hai... Well Done Appa!!

Yeh Jeevan Hai... Well Done Appa!!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Some people leave behind a business. A rare few leave behind a place in people's hearts. Appa leaves behind both.

Bystander Injured In Tiger Shroff Car Firing Is Stable

Bystander Injured In Tiger Shroff Car Firing Is Stable

Rediff.com7 days ago

Umesh Chauhan, a bystander injured during a firing incident near actor Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu, Mumbai, is in stable condition at KEM Hospital. Three suspects have been apprehended in Rajasthan, reportedly planning to flee to Nepal, and one is linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

WATCH: Mirzapur's Kaleen Bhaiyya, Munna Tripathi, Guddu Pandit Dance!

WATCH: Mirzapur's Kaleen Bhaiyya, Munna Tripathi, Guddu Pandit Dance!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

From streaming screens to cinema halls, the Mirzapur franchise is clearly aiming for scale! And judging by the mood at the music launch, the audience is ready to make the journey with them.

West Indies' Powell, Rutherford face ICC reprimand for conduct breaches

West Indies' Powell, Rutherford face ICC reprimand for conduct breaches

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

West Indies cricketers Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford have been reprimanded and received one demerit point each for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20 International against India.

High Court Denies Second Bail Plea To Karwariya Brothers In Jawahar Yadav Murder

High Court Denies Second Bail Plea To Karwariya Brothers In Jawahar Yadav Murder

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The Allahabad High Court has rejected the second bail applications of former BSP MP Kapil Muni Karwariya, his brother Surya Bhan Karwariya, and co-accused Ramchandra Tripathi, who are serving life imprisonment for the 1996 murder of Samajwadi Party MLA Jawahar Yadav. The court cited the gravity of the offence and the appellants' deliberate conduct in delaying the main appeal hearings as reasons for the denial.

JNU dismisses Cong MP prof over sexual abuse allegations

JNU dismisses Cong MP prof over sexual abuse allegations

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, also a Congress MP, following sexual harassment complaints from at least 11 female students. Akoijam has termed his dismissal a 'witch hunt' and questioned the due process.

Mirzapur OTT Series Explained Before You Watch The Movie

Mirzapur OTT Series Explained Before You Watch The Movie

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Dive into the gritty world of Mirzapur, as we explore its pivotal characters, intricate plotlines, and the ruthless power struggles that define this popular Indian crime saga ahead of its anticipated feature film.