Rapid Kota operation leads to three arrests; suspects handed to Mumbai team
Kota, Rajasthan — A swift police operation at Kota railway station on Monday resulted in the detention of three men sought in connection with the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, officials said. The three were produced before a magistrate and handed over to a Mumbai Police team on transit remand for further interrogation and transfer to Maharashtra.
Kota superintendent of police Tejaswani Gautam said the three were intercepted from a general coach of the Pune-Jaipur Superfast Express when the train halted in Kota at about 10.17 am. The operation, described by local police as rapid, took about 15 minutes, according to the official account shared with national agencies.
- Arrestees identified in initial reports as Ritik (also reported as Roshan) from Begusarai, Bihar, Rehan from Sonipat, Haryana, and a third person whose identity has not been disclosed publicly.
- The arrests follow intelligence shared by Mumbai Police after a Juhu, Mumbai, incident in which several rounds were fired at the actor's vehicle; his driver and a bystander sustained injuries.
- Authorities are probing alleged links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and an associate named Anil Pandit, as reported by national agencies.
Kota Additional SP Subhash Chandra Mishra told reporters that after being produced before the competent court, the accused were placed on transit remand and handed over to the Mumbai Police. He said the Mumbai team remained in Kota overnight, partly due to fatigue after long travel and because of intensive interrogation work.
“For security and safety reasons, it was deemed necessary that they not depart during the night,” Mishra said, adding Kota Police would provide security support to the Mumbai team as required.
Investigation and immediate next steps
According to reports linking Mumbai authorities and national agencies, the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has confirmed the arrests and asserted those responsible will be tracked down. The Mumbai Police, now in custody of the three persons, are expected to transport them to Mumbai for continued questioning and formal charges.
National coverage of the Juhu shooting alleges the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility on social media and that investigators are examining communication channels and an alleged associate, Anil Pandit, for connections. Media reports say five to six rounds were fired at the actor's vehicle; the actor was unharmed but his driver and a bystander were injured.
| Detail | Reported information |
|---|---|
| Train | Pune–Jaipur Superfast Express |
| Time of halt at Kota | Approximately 10.17 am |
| Arrestees (as reported) | Ritik (Begusarai, Bihar); Rehan (Sonipat, Haryana); one unnamed person |
| Alleged gang | Lawrence Bishnoi group (claimed responsibility on social media) |
Local implications and policing role
The incident drew attention in Kota because the arrests occurred on local soil and involved inter-state police coordination. Mishra clarified the Kota Police role: the local force provided custody and on-ground assistance and will continue to support the Mumbai Police with security for any requested stretch or duration up to the Rajasthan border.
Residents at the railway station on Monday morning reported a noticeable increase in police presence as teams conducted checks and escorted the suspects. Officials emphasised that the handing over of suspects followed judicial authorisation through transit remand, underscoring the procedural route followed in the transfer.
As the case moves to Mumbai for detailed investigation and charges, Kota authorities said they would remain available to assist with logistics or evidence-sharing if summoned. The swift local operation and handover illustrate the coordination mechanisms between state police units when incidents cross jurisdictions.
Further developments, including charge sheets or formal statements by Mumbai Police, are awaited. For Kota residents, the episode was a reminder of the city’s position as a transit hub on major north–south rail routes and of the importance of continued vigilance and cooperation between local and visiting police teams.
