KOTA: Three accused arrested in connection with the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff were produced before a judge in Kota on Monday and sent to 48-hour transit remand with the Mumbai Police.After their appearance before a judge at the judge’s residence under security, Rajasthan Police escorted the accused to MBS Hospital in Kota for medical examinations, news agency ANI reported.The suspected shooters were produced before the judge following their arrest in Kota on Monday in a joint operation by Rajasthan Police and Mumbai Police.After the medical examination, Kota Police handed over all three accused to the Mumbai Police, which left for Mumbai with them, ANI reported.Kota ASP Subhash Chandra Mishra said, “They (accused) were handed over to the Mumbai Police. The Mumbai Police obtained their transit remand. After the transit, the Mumbai Police had them medically examined and are now taking them away.”The case pertains to the firing that took place around 7pm on Sunday in Mumbai’s Juhu area when Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club.The accused allegedly opened fire at the actor’s car. While the actor escaped direct gunshot injuries, his driver sustained injuries in the incident.According to police, the accused were caught while travelling on a train. A case has been registered under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act.Further investigation is underway.(With agency inputs)
