Aamir Khan was initial target before shooters shifted focus to Tiger Shroff: Report – CNBC TV18

The investigation into the October 18 firing incident involving Tiger Shroff has taken a new turn, with Aamir Khan reportedly emerging as the original target. The shooters later shifted their focus to Shroff, The Indian Express reported, citing police sources.

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The alleged shooters reportedly visited the area around Aamir Khan’s Mumbai residence three times to monitor his movements. They reportedly found that the actor was often away for film shoots or stayed at home for days, making it difficult to carry out the plan.

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Investigators suspect that the alleged shooters later shifted their focus to Tiger Shroff, who regularly played football at Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu on Sundays. Shroff was attacked at the location on October 18.

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Before settling on the target, the accused reportedly hired a cab for a day and paid the driver ₹3,000 to take them past actors’ residences in Bandra and Andheri. The alleged shooters reportedly changed hotels three times in Andheri before checking into R R Residency Hotel, where they stayed from October 14 to 18.

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Investigators suspect the plan may have been connected to threats allegedly issued against Aamir in July by people claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

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In July, a…

Original source: https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/

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