Mumbai: The arrest of three suspects in Rajasthan’s Kota following the firing at actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai has intensified calls for stronger security for Bollywood personalities, with the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) demanding urgent government action and accountability over repeated attacks on the film fraternity.
In a strongly worded statement issued on October 18, AICWA condemned the incident in Juhu and questioned the safety of celebrities and ordinary citizens in Mumbai. The association urged Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take decisive action against those responsible and ensure that such attacks do not become a recurring threat to the entertainment industry.
The association’s demands come as Mumbai Police investigations into the shooting continue. Three suspects were reportedly arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan on October 19 while allegedly attempting to flee after the attack. Investigators are also examining their suspected links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
AICWA Seeks Security, Accountability
AICWA president Er Suresh Shyamlal Gupta said repeated attacks on film personalities have created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty within Bollywood. Referring to previous incidents involving Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, filmmaker Rohit Shetty and comedian Kapil Sharma’s cafe, the association argued that the latest shooting cannot be viewed in isolation.
“Today it is Tiger Shroff. Who is next?” the association asked, highlighting concerns over the apparent vulnerability of prominent members of the film industry.
AICWA has put forward five key demands the strictest possible action against those behind the attacks, the arrest of both the shooters and the alleged masterminds, adequate security for film personalities and their families, accountability for repeated failures to prevent such incidents, and concrete measures to restore public confidence in Mumbai’s law and order.
The association has also called for action against alleged extortion networks that it believes are being used to intimidate people associated with Bollywood.
‘Bollywood Cannot Work in Fear’
The firing took place in Juhu on Sunday evening, October 18, when unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at Shroff’s vehicle. The actor escaped direct gunshot injuries, while his driver and another person were reported injured.
AICWA warned that repeated incidents targeting the entertainment industry risk reviving memories of Mumbai’s underworld era of the 1990s. It urged the state government and police to move beyond assurances and deliver measurable results.
With the suspects now reportedly in custody, the association’s central demand remains clear identify everyone involved, establish the motive, and ensure that film personalities and their families receive effective protection.
For AICWA, the issue extends beyond one actor it concerns the safety of the entire film fraternity and public confidence in Mumbai’s security.
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