Anil Pandit is an alleged overseas operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, believed to be based in the United States. His name has surfaced in connection with several shootings and threats in India in 2026, including the March 14 firing at a money-exchange office in Panipat and a June shooting outside Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa’s gym in Delhi. In October, an online account bearing his name claimed responsibility for the firing targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai. An audio clip attributed to Pandit also warned Bollywood celebrities against working with Salman Khan. His exact role in the gang and involvement in the latest attack remain under investigation.
An India Today investigation on Postmortem examines the operations of the Lawrence Bishnoi criminal network following a daylight shooting targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu on October 18, 2026.
Investigation into the Tiger Shroff firing incident has revealed that shooters rehearsed firing in Mumbai's Aarey Forest a day before the attack. Accused Hrithik, Rehan, and Phool Singh received weapons transported from Sonipat via train and collected them in Dadar before test-firing on a cardboard target in Aarey Colony. Police have arrested 10 accused so far, while pursuing other accomplices. Probe details show the suspects used fake Aadhaar cards under aliases to conceal their identities. The Crime Branch has also named absconding accused Anil Pandit in its remand plea, alleging the attack was orchestrated at his behest. Meanwhile, CCTV footage captured the accused movements hours before the shooting.
A fourth accused has been arrested in Haryana in connection with the shooting attack on actor Tiger Shroff's car. The suspect, identified as Sameer, reportedly served as the link between the shooters and California-based gang member Anil Pandit, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has claimed responsibility for the incident. Earlier, three shooters identified as Rehan, Phool Singh, and Ritik were apprehended at Kota Railway Station while attempting to flee towards Delhi and Nepal. Investigators revealed that the attackers conducted recce before opening fire and were lured with cash and promises of foreign settlement. Key evidence recovered includes CCTV footage across railway stations, a taxi trail from Mumbai to Surat, an abandoned motorcycle near Andheri, and bullet shells sent for ballistic examination. The Mumbai Police and Haryana Police are coordinating to dismantle the network behind the plot.
A special report on News Track examines the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday.
Assailants opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening as he departed from a football venue.
A news bulletin examines the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, analysing the operational methods and motives of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Investigators suspect the brazen shooting is aimed at intimidating the film industry to run extortion rackets, similar to organised crime syndicates in the 1980s and 1990s. The gang reportedly uses threats linked to actor Salman Khan as a front while seeking illicit funds from celebrities. Concerns were raised over how jailed gang leaders manage to operate networks across India and internationally despite incarceration. Maharashtra authorities, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, warned of stringent action, stating that gangsters threatening citizens or celebrities will not be spared. Three shooters who fled towards Rajasthan were intercepted and arrested at Kota railway station in a joint police operation.
In a joint operation, the Mumbai Police, Rajasthan Police, and the Anti-Gangster Task Force apprehended three suspects from a train at Kota Railway Station following a firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area. The attackers fired five to six rounds outside a football ground before fleeing on a motorcycle toward Andheri Railway Station and subsequently boarding a Delhi-bound Superfast Express. Acting on intelligence, police teams tracked the suspects through extensive closed-circuit television surveillance and coordinated with railway authorities to intercept the general compartment before the suspects could escape toward Delhi and Nepal. The apprehended individuals include a juvenile, Ritik Kumar, and Rehan Ansari, who are allegedly associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang network. According to interrogation details revealed by reporters, one of the suspects stated that handler Anil Pandit provided the contract for the firing. Investigators noted the gang's pattern of recruiting vulnerable youth and delegating operational authority while top leaders remain in prison.
Three suspects accused of firing at actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle in Mumbai have been detained by Kota Police from a train at Kota railway station in Rajasthan. Acting on intelligence, CCTV footage, and photographs provided by Mumbai Police, Kota Police scanned the train travelling from Pune to Jaipur and apprehended the three individuals within fifteen to twenty minutes. The accused include a juvenile, an individual from Bihar working as a bike taxi driver in Mumbai, and a resident of Sonipat identified as Rehan. Investigators revealed that the suspects initially planned to flee to Nepal and subsequently move abroad. According to police, an individual named Anil Pandit, associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was in contact with Rehan, who arranged the juvenile for the execution. No firearms were recovered from the suspects during their detention. Mumbai Police Crime Branch officials have arrived in Kota to take transit custody of the accused for further interrogation.
A firing incident targeted actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area after he left a football match. While the actor remained unhurt, his driver sustained injuries after three rounds of bullets were fired at the BMW vehicle. Gangsters Harman Sandhu and Anil Pandit, associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, allegedly claimed responsibility in a social media post, warning that individuals in the film industry who work with Salman Khan will be targeted. Mumbai Police and Crime Branch officials initiated a probe, with the Joint Commissioner of Law & Order inspecting the site. Twelve special teams have been formed by the police to track down the two bike-borne suspects who fled the scene. Authorities stated that claims made on social media are being verified to ascertain the exact motive and confirm who orchestrated the attack.
A significant political row has ignited following Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's claim that Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru proposed using government funds to build the Babri Masjid, a move he alleges was opposed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Congress party has strongly denied these allegations. This development comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin undertakes a historic visit to India, during which Russia's State Duma ratified the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics (RELOS) agreement. The pact is set to deepen defence cooperation, allowing mutual use of military facilities. Discussions during the visit are also expected to cover the S-400 'Sudarshan Chakra' air defence system and potential talks on the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet, signaling a strengthening of strategic ties between the two nations.
A massive political row has erupted after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claimed that the country’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had proposed using public funds to build the Babri Masjid.
