Goa, Oct. 30 -- The firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai was allegedly the result of an eight-month-long conspiracy involving three specialised groups linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, according to sources familiar with the investigation.

The attack took place on the evening of October 18, when at least two men allegedly opened fire at the 36-year-old actor's car as he was leaving Pushpa Narsee Park, also known as Pushpa Narsee Ground, in Juhu after playing football.

Shortly after the incident, Anil Pandit, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for the firing. The gang reportedly cited Shroff's proximity to actor Salman Khan, who has been a target of threats from the group over the ...