Mika Singh fears Mumbai's safety is 'a thing of the past' after Tiger Shroff attack

Singer Mika Singh has expressed concern over Mumbai’s safety following the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu. Recalling how he once proudly described Mumbai as one of the safest cities in the world, Mika urged the government to take the incident seriously and demanded strict action.Tiger narrowly escaped direct bullet injury after unidentified men fired several rounds at his BMW near Pushpa Park in Juhu on Sunday evening. His driver and an autorickshaw driver were injured in the incident. Reacting to the incident in a video, Mika said he was relieved that Tiger had survived and prayed for the actor’s continued safety.“As you all know, Tiger Shroff was targeted in a firing incident. Luckily, he survived, and I pray to God that he continues to stay healthy and safe,” the singer said.Mika then recalled moving to Mumbai in 2005 and how he would tell people around the world that the city was among the safest places to live and work. He said Mumbai was a place where people could work until the early hours of the morning and move around freely without needing security. “I would like to share a little story with you. When I came to Mumbai in 2005, I used to tell people all around the world one thing: if there is any city in the world that is the safest, it is Mumbai. A city where people work until 6 a.m. and can roam around freely, without any security. That’s because Mumbai is a wonderful city, and its people are very good. It is one of the safest places,” he said.Mika called for the authorities to take the matter seriously and ensure strict action. Expressing concern over the safety of Mumbaikars, Mika said he feared the city’s reputation for being safe was becoming a thing of the past. He pointed out that the incident took place during the festive season, when people are stepping out to celebrate Garba and Dandiya.“But I feel that perhaps this has now become a thing of the past. What happened to Tiger Shroff took place at a time when the festive season is underway. So many people are celebrating festivals, with Garba and Dandiya events taking place. And during this time, such a serious incident has occurred,” he said.Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Tiger Shroff at his residence on Sunday after the incident. He assured the actor and his family that those responsible would not be spared.The Baaghi actor sustained gunpowder burns on his right hand during the firing incident.Several other celebrities, including Vidyut Jammwal, Rakesh Bedi, Ravi Dubey, and Ravi Kishan, have also called for stricter action against those responsible.- Ends