Operatives spent nearly a month in Mumbai and conducted reconnaissance around Aamir Khan’s Bandra residence on at least three separate occasions. However, the actor’s routine—frequently traveling out of station for film shoots or remaining indoors for days at a stretch—left the hit squad without an opening, ultimately leading their overseas handlers to redirect them toward Tiger Shroff as a more accessible target.
Why Aamir Khan Became the "Main and Realistic" Target
While Salman Khan has been on the Bishnoi gang’s radar since 2018, police sources confirmed that his multi-tiered Y-plus armed security, bulletproof vehicles, and static police pickets made him effectively unbreachable. Consequently, overseas handlers designated Aamir Khan as a far more viable high-profile target:
The July Threat Nexus: In July 2026, social media posts and audio clips surfaced from individuals claiming to be Arzoo Bishnoi and Tyson Bishnoi. The messages issued direct warnings to Aamir following his marriage to Gauri Spratt, claiming the union was "against Sanatan Dharma and the nation" and warning that the syndicate would "respond very soon".
Active Surveillance: During their nearly month-long stay across suburban Mumbai, the shooters surveyed Aamir's Bandra neighborhood and travel routes at least three times to track his vehicle movements.
How Aamir's Routine Unknowingly Saved Him
The shooters' inability to execute the hit came down to Aamir’s private daily habits and production schedule:
Prolonged Periods Indoors: Investigators noted that the shooters grew frustrated because Aamir rarely stepped out for leisure, public appearances, or casual transit without advance studio coordination.
Out-of-Town Schedules: When not at home, the actor was frequently outside Mumbai overseeing production commitments (including Sitaare Zameen Par post-production and international festival commitments).
The Dead End: Lacking a predictable outdoor routine, the shooters reported to their handlers that staging a close-range ambush outside his building without drawing local police attention was virtually impossible.
The Pivot to Pushpa Narsee Ground
Faced with a stalled operation, Canada/US-based handlers—including Anil Pandit—refused to abort the broader plan to instill fear in Bollywood:
Scanning Paparazzi Feeds: The operatives began tracking other film stars via Instagram reels and paparazzi posts to find an unescorted target.
The Soft Target: They established that Tiger Shroff played football every Sunday at the Pushpa Narsee Ground in Juhu, routinely traveling without private armed bodyguards or police protection.
The Ambush: Deeming Shroff an easy, accessible mark with open access roads, handlers ordered the strike that resulted in the October 18 shooting at his BMW.
Security Take:
The transition from plotting against Salman Khan to staking out Aamir Khan—and ultimately firing at Tiger Shroff—demonstrates an opportunistic modus operandi. Rather than being fixated on a single personal vendetta, extortion syndicates treat A-list stars interchangeably to capture media attention and project underworld dominance. With armed protection now extended across Aamir’s premises, police focus has shifted to dismantling the local network that aided the gang's month-long recce in the western suburbs.
