The probe into the chilling gunfire at director Rohit Shetty’s Juhu home took a crucial turn with the arrest of Pune resident Asharam Fasle. Mumbai Crime Branch officials hail him as the shooter’s arms provider, elevating the tally of detained suspects to five.
Detailed police briefings reveal Fasle’s pivotal involvement in equipping the assailant. The operation involved pre-attack surveillance of Shetty’s property, culminating in the scooter-borne shooting. The vehicle, procured from Pune, was shuttled by accomplices in a layered conspiracy.
Four previously arrested individuals, including logistics handlers and planners, will join Fasle in court Thursday. Their statements, some disclaiming knowledge of the target, have cracked open funding trails and operational blueprints.
The shooter, however, slips through the net, prompting widespread searches. Experts speculate city exit, fueling a high-stakes pursuit.
Shetty’s safety protocols have been overhauled, with reinforced patrols ensuring no repeat. This episode spotlights escalating risks to Bollywood icons, potentially linked to extortion syndicates.
Investigators anticipate further disclosures, promising a clearer picture of the motives driving this targeted aggression against one of India’s top action filmmakers.