Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Accused Anil Pandit Went From No Criminal Record to 12 Extortion Cases

Anil Pandit, who allegedly coordinated the firing at Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area, had no significant criminal record before leaving India in 2023. Delhi Police now suspect him of helping the Lawrence Bishnoi gang organise extortion demands and attacks from California, with more than 12 cases registered against him or linked to his alleged activities in Haryana.

The actor was inside his car when three assailants allegedly approached and opened fire on Sunday evening. Shroff escaped unhurt, but his driver and a fan nearby sustained bullet injuries. The actor took his driver to hospital after the attackers fled on a motorcycle.

Police are investigating Pandit’s alleged role in planning the attack. He has claimed responsibility for the shooting on social media, according to police officials cited by Hindustan Times.

Who Is Anil Pandit?

Pandit, in his early 30s, is a resident of Rai Kalan village in Haryana’s Panipat district. According to investigators, he left India around 2023 and later began operating from the United States.

Police suspect he works with members of an alleged criminal syndicate, including Harman Sandhu, Harry Boxer, Shubham Lonkar and Randeep Malik. Investigators believe the network uses threats and shootings to pressure celebrities, artists and businessmen into paying money in the name of the Bishnoi gang.

After the attack on Shroff’s car, Pandit and his alleged associate Sandhu reportedly circulated audio messages and social media posts claiming responsibility and warning people in the film industry against associating with certain individuals.

Guru Randhawa Gym Firing Also Under Scanner

Investigators have also linked Pandit to the June 2026 firing outside 24HS Fitness, a gym owned by singer Guru Randhawa in West Delhi. Police said Pandit allegedly claimed responsibility for that attack as well.

The Delhi Police Crime Branch subsequently arrested alleged shooters in the case. A non-bailable warrant has reportedly been issued against Pandit, who remains wanted in connection with the investigation.

His name has also surfaced in the investigation into a shooting targeting Haryanvi singer Diler Kharkiya’s vehicle in Bhiwani. Investigators suspect the attack was intended to intimidate the singer after alleged extortion demands or instructions were ignored.

More Than 12 Extortion Cases in Haryana

Police officials said Pandit is wanted in around 10 to 12 extortion cases involving businessmen in Panipat, Sonipat and Karnal. The alleged demands were made in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Investigators are examining whether Pandit coordinated the incidents from abroad and how the alleged network connected those issuing threats online with shooters operating in India.

His alleged role in the Tiger Shroff firing case has brought renewed attention to criminal networks suspected of directing attacks and extortion operations across state and international borders.