Tiger Shroff Firing: How a Supposed Rapido Rider Turned Into a Sleeper Cell Spy

On the night of October 18, a terrifying volley of gunfire rang out in Mumbai’s posh Juhu district, shattering the calm around actor Tiger Shroff’s vehicle. While the star walked away with only a shaken look, his driver and a passer‑by were left wounded. The police quickly filed an attempt‑to‑murder case and began hunting for the shooters.

Fast‑forward a few weeks, and the investigation has taken a surprising turn. According to sources close to the Crime Branch, one of the three men now in custody – Ritik Kurmi, also known as Roshan – wasn’t just a foot soldier. Allegedly, he operated as a sleeper cell for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, using a disguise that let him slip under the radar.

Ritik, a native of Begusarai in Bihar, reportedly moved to Mumbai over a year ago. To blend in, he took up work as a Rapido delivery rider and a bike‑taxi driver – jobs that let him zip around the city without drawing a second glance. While ferrying parcels, investigators say he was secretly filming upscale neighborhoods, especially those where Bollywood celebrities keep their homes.

These covert videos, the police claim, were sent back to members of the Bishnoi outfit, helping the gang plan the October 18 ambush. The gang, which is believed to have links in the United States, allegedly financed Ritik’s stay – covering rent, food and the cost of a fake Aadhaar card he obtained using a Juhu address.

Ritik’s alleged itinerary reads like a covert‑ops briefing. He first set up base in Juhu, later shifting to Goregaon, before finally renting a modest flat in Andheri East. Each move was apparently timed to give him fresh angles on the celebrity enclaves he was scouting.

Police also uncovered a larger web. Anil Pandit, a 32‑year‑old associate of Lawrence Bishnoi who posted a boastful claim of responsibility on social media, is said to have orchestrated the firing. Four more suspects – Kunal and Sumit from Haryana, and Radha and Babita from Uttar Pradesh – allegedly procured a pistol and ammunition in Amritsar, then handed the weapon over to the shooters in Mumbai.

The court in Mumbai’s Esplanade district has remanded Ritik, along with two other accused from Haryana, until October 31. Defence lawyers argue there is no concrete evidence, calling the arrests “premature.” Yet the prosecution insists the evidence – especially the video footage and financial trails – points to a well‑planned reconnaissance mission.

While the case is still unfolding, the narrative that a delivery rider could double as a spy for a transnational gang adds a chilling layer to an already unsettling episode. Mumbai’s police say they will continue probing every link, from the fake Aadhaar to the abandoned motorcycle found in Andheri, hoping to piece together the full puzzle behind the attack on Tiger Shroff.