Accused Suspected Of Using Signal, Zangi To Plot Attack On Tiger Shroff, Cops Probe Chats

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Last Updated:October 24, 2026, 12:32 IST

Investigators are scrutinising communications exchanged through the messaging apps to determine how the accused allegedly coordinated with one another and executed the plan.

Investigators probing the firing incident linked to actor Tiger Shroff are examining communications between the accused through messaging platforms such as Zangi and Signal to establish their alleged roles in the conspiracy, according to police sources.

Police suspect that Sameer Hasan Khatri and Jatin Krishna Panchal were in direct contact with Anil Pandit. According to sources, Sameer allegedly facilitated a meeting between shooter Rehan Ansari and Anil Pandit, after which the conspiracy was hatched.

Investigators are scrutinising communications exchanged through the messaging applications to determine how the accused allegedly coordinated with one another and executed the plan.

In a related development, the Anti-Extortion Cell took three suspects to Chena forest in Mira-Bhayandar on Thursday afternoon. Police suspect that the location may have been used for firing practice. The team inspected the site to collect evidence relevant to the investigation.

A woman has also been detained for questioning, and investigators are examining her alleged role in the case. Meanwhile, two police teams have been sent to Haryana to conduct further inquiries and gather evidence.

The Crime Branch is working to establish the network of connections among the accused, trace the source of the weapons and live ammunition, and locate Anil Pandit.

Investigators are also probing whether the accused allegedly conducted reconnaissance of locations associated with other high-profile individuals besides Tiger Shroff.

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