Mumbai: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has strongly condemned the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff and demanded a thorough investigation along with increased security measures for personalities associated with the film industry.
In an official statement, FWICE termed the attack on Tiger Shroff’s vehicle as a serious matter of concern and said that such acts of violence and intimidation are completely unacceptable. The federation stressed that repeated incidents targeting film industry members have raised questions over their safety and security.
FWICE Calls Incident A Matter Of Grave Concern
FWICE said that the Tiger Shroff firing case is the second such incident involving a prominent personality from the film fraternity after the earlier firing incident involving filmmaker Rohit Shetty.
The federation stated that the recurrence of such attacks requires immediate, decisive and effective action from the authorities to ensure the safety of actors, directors, producers and other members of the entertainment industry.
Demand For Time-Bound Investigation
The federation has demanded a fair, impartial and time-bound investigation into the firing incident so that those responsible can be identified and brought to justice.
FWICE appealed to the Maharashtra government and police authorities to take serious note of such incidents and implement stronger security measures for people associated with the film industry.
Security Requested For Tiger Shroff And Family
Considering the seriousness of the incident, FWICE has requested police authorities to provide adequate security and protection to Tiger Shroff and his family.
The federation said that members of the film industry should be able to continue their professional and personal activities without fear, threats or intimidation.
FWICE Expresses Faith In Mumbai Police And Maharashtra Government
FWICE expressed confidence in the Mumbai Police and the Maharashtra government, stating that necessary steps will be taken to ensure the safety of film personalities and prevent such incidents in the future.
The federation highlighted that the film industry plays an important role in the country’s cultural identity, employment generation and economy, making the safety of its members a priority.
FWICE reiterated that it stands firmly against all forms of violence and criminal intimidation and urged authorities to take strict action to restore confidence among members of the film fraternity.
