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Crime
Begusarai Resident Rithik Mahato Named in Mumbai Tiger Shroff Car Shooting, Family Claims Innocence
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM
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Rithik Kumar Mahato, a resident of Begusarai, has been linked to the firing incident on Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, but his family says he is being falsely implicated. Police investigations are ongoing.
Mumbai police have identified Rithik Kumar Mahato, also known as Roshan, a resident of Begusarai in Bihar, as a person of interest in the recent firing on actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle. The incident, which took place in the city, sparked widespread media attention and prompted a swift law‑enforcement response.
Mahato's family, speaking to local media, has categorically denied any involvement, asserting that their son is being wrongly implicated. They have raised concerns over the identification process and have urged the authorities to verify the evidence before drawing conclusions.
The investigation remains active, with officials reviewing CCTV footage, forensic reports and witness statements. No formal charges have been filed yet, and the police have indicated that further updates will be provided as the case progresses.
The incident has added a new dimension to the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding the shooting, highlighting the challenges of distinguishing between suspects and innocent individuals in high‑profile cases.
Authorities have asked the public to refrain from speculation and to cooperate with the investigative agencies to ensure a fair and transparent resolution.
Mahato's family, speaking to local media, has categorically denied any involvement, asserting that their son is being wrongly implicated. They have raised concerns over the identification process and have urged the authorities to verify the evidence before drawing conclusions.
The investigation remains active, with officials reviewing CCTV footage, forensic reports and witness statements. No formal charges have been filed yet, and the police have indicated that further updates will be provided as the case progresses.
The incident has added a new dimension to the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding the shooting, highlighting the challenges of distinguishing between suspects and innocent individuals in high‑profile cases.
Authorities have asked the public to refrain from speculation and to cooperate with the investigative agencies to ensure a fair and transparent resolution.