Tiger Shroff shooting: Who helped the shooters? Missing guns and Rs 2 lakh payment under scanner

New Delhi: The investigation into the shooting at ’s car is widening, with police now trying to piece together the entire chain of people who may have allegedly helped the shooters before and after the attack. The number of has reached 10, while suspected links involving Shubham Lonkar and a man identified as Sameer from Sonipat, Haryana.

From arranging accommodation and procuring weapons to alleged financial transactions, police are looking into different aspects of the case to determine the specific role played by each suspect. Investigators are also trying to trace two country-made weapons believed to have been used in the firing. Neither weapon has been recovered so far.

Shubham Lonkar’s links under investigation

Shubham Lonkar has emerged as one of the names being examined during the investigation. Police are looking into his contacts and possible connections with other accused in the case. Investigators are trying to establish whether Lonkar had any role in the alleged conspiracy and, if so, at what stage he became involved.

However, police have not yet reached a final conclusion about his specific role in the shooting. His alleged connections with the other suspects remain under investigation.

Who is Sameer and how did he help the shooters?

Sameer, a resident of Sonipat, Haryana, is said to have facilitated the shooters by arranging accommodation and helping them with other needs. Police are now trying to determine how he came into contact with the accused and who allegedly told him to offer help. Investigators are also looking into whether his alleged role was limited to logistical support or if he had advance knowledge of the planning behind the attack.

Trying to figure out what connections the shooters had to those they allegedly helped could be key to stitching together the larger network behind the attack.

Two weapons used in shooting are still missing

Another major focus of the investigation is the recovery of the firearms used during the shooting. According to preliminary ballistic analysis, two country-made weapons are believed to have been used. Police, however, have not yet recovered either firearm. Investigators are trying to establish where the weapons came from, how they reached Mumbai and what happened to them after the shooting.

A possible route involving Amritsar, Delhi and Mumbai is also being examined as police attempt to reconstruct the alleged movement of the weapons. Recovering the firearms could help investigators establish further links between those accused of procuring, transporting and eventually using them.

Rs 2 lakh payment, Rs 37,000 transfer under scanner

Investigators have come across a payment of approximately Rs 2 lakh during the probe. A separate transfer of Rs 37,000 into accused Rehan’s account is also being scrutinised. Police are trying to determine where the money came from, who transferred it and what it was used for.

The financial trail could help investigators establish whether money was used for accommodation, travel, weapons or other expenses connected to the shooting. The purpose of the transactions, however, has not been conclusively determined. According to authorities, two mobile phones were also destroyed.

Police are now relying on other available digital evidence, financial records and statements made during interrogation to identify contacts and establish possible links between the accused.