Mumbai, Oct. 20 -- A major revelation has emerged in the Tiger Shroff firing case, suggesting that the Bollywood actor was not the initial target of the shooters.

According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, three shooters were allegedly targeting another prominent Bollywood celebrity but were unable to reach them due to tight security.

"Tiger Shroff was not the shooters' original target. The three shooters were targeting a prominent Bollywood celebrity. However, the celebrity's security was so tight that the shooters were unable to target them," said the Mumbai Crime Branch.

The shooters then turned their attention towards Tiger Shroff, believing he would be an easier target.

"Later, the shooters decided to target Tiger Shroff, believing he...