In a decisive strike, Mumbai’s crime branch has arrested the shooter responsible for the alarming gunfire at director Rohit Shetty’s residence, pulling him from a Rajasthan safehouse. The operation netted five additional accomplices from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, elevating arrests to 11.
Shubham Lonkar, tied to the Lawrence syndicate, had publicly owned the assault and menaced Shetty’s life, thrusting the scandal into headlines. The shooter’s seizure caps intensive efforts to hunt down the perpetrators.
Preceding the bust, a detailed crime reenactment yielded route intel on the getaway scooter and refreshed CCTV reviews. Detainee disclosures upped the ante on finances: 51,000 rupees from Lonkar, inclusive of transport buys, debunking the 40,000 rupee initial intel.
Interviews with Shetty and Singh’s manager fuel theories of orchestrated malice beyond warnings. Sinister voicemails to the manager spotlighted Shetty, dubbing it a teaser for worse. The sender, alleged Bishnoi associate Harry Boxer, rails against the actors’ conduct.
Ongoing checks probe the call’s legitimacy and transmitter’s whereabouts. This saga underscores gang encroachments on film stars, galvanizing police resolve and industry vigilance. As the web tightens, justice looms for those menacing Mumbai’s cinematic icons.