Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Woman Arrested From Karnal, 13 Accused Now in Custody

The Tiger Shroff firing case has seen another major development. The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested a 22-year-old woman from Karnal in Haryana, taking the total number of people arrested in the high-profile shootout investigation to 13.

The arrest highlights the sprawling interstate tentacles of the underworld syndicate that orchestrated the gun attack outside the Bollywood action star’s Juhu neighborhood on October 18, 2026.

What Happened in the Latest Arrest?

According to Mumbai Police, the 22-year-old suspect was taken into custody on November 1, 2026, following a joint raid executed by the Mumbai Crime Branch with operational assistance from the Haryana Police.

Official sources name the arrested woman as Subeha Pandit. Investigators allege that she was directly linked to the logistical and financial machinery of the criminal syndicate executing the hit.

Who Is She Allegedly Linked To?

According to a report by the Free Press Journal, Subeha Pandit is the sister-in-law of Anil Pandit, the gangster whom Mumbai Police consider the primary mastermind behind the operation.

• The Money Trail: Sources indicate that Subeha allegedly handled bank transfers and cash distributions used to fund shelter, transit, and mobile devices for the shooters. Crime Branch cyber and financial forensics teams are currently auditing bank statements and UPI records to establish who received payments and in what amounts.
• Narrow Escape: In the same police action in Karnal, Anil Pandit’s brother reportedly managed to evade the dragnet and fled before the perimeter was locked down.
• MCOCA Court Custody: She is scheduled to be produced before the special MCOCA court in Mumbai on November 3, where police will seek extended police custody remand for interrogation.

“Investigators believe the syndicate utilized female associates intentionally to bypass inter-state police check-posts and manage bank accounts without raising red flags.”
— Mumbai Crime Branch Investigation Source

What Happened on 18 October?

The brazen firing took place around 7:00 PM on October 18, 2026, near Tiger Shroff’s residential enclave in Juhu. Two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle discharged multiple rounds toward the actor’s premises before fleeing into evening traffic.

Local units at Juhu Police Station registered the initial FIR under attempt to murder and Arms Act charges. Recognizing the hallmark of an organized syndicate, the case was swiftly handed over to the Crime Branch.

Who Is Anil Pandit? The US-Based Hand

Anil Pandit is an Indian gangster currently believed to be operating from safe havens in the United States. Mumbai Police have named him as the primary wanted conspirator, informing the court that the shooters acted strictly under his remote instructions.

Following the incident, an unverified audio clip surfaced online in which an individual claiming to be Pandit asserted that Tiger Shroff was targeted because he disregarded underworld warnings regarding his association and work with superstar Salman Khan. Police have treated the audio as unverified while cyber specialists analyze the voice signature.

Summary of All 13 Arrests So Far

With Subeha Pandit’s capture, the investigation has rounded up 13 individuals across four different states:

Strict MCOCA Charges Invoked

On October 27, 2026, the Crime Branch invoked the stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), 1999 against all members of the syndicate. Under MCOCA:

• Confessions recorded before a senior police officer (DCP rank or above) become admissible as legal evidence.
• Securing bail is exceptionally stringent, with police entitled to retain accused in custody for extended durations to unpack organizational hierarchies.
• All assets and properties accrued via organized syndicate proceeds are liable to formal attachment.

Underworld Gangs Recruiting Vulnerable Youth Online

A troubling finding highlighted by investigators is that most of the 13 arrested accused are young adults aged between 18 and 24 years.

Police note that overseas gangs increasingly exploit social media algorithms—sharing slick reels featuring firearms, fast cars, and false assurances of visas or high-paying security jobs abroad. Several arrested suspects confessed during debriefings that they received little to no actual money, having fallen prey to online recruiters while their families faced acute financial strain.

What Happens Next?

With Subeha Pandit being presented before the Mumbai MCOCA court on November 3, investigators are intensifying efforts to locate Anil Pandit’s brother and intercept financial conduits funding the interstate gang.

Disclaimer: All individuals named are accused under the law and presumed innocent until proven guilty. The investigation remains active and subject to formal court proceedings.