Mumbai crime branch celebrates a courtroom win in the high-profile firing outside Rohit Shetty’s residence, with five suspects remanded till February 11. The decision bolsters efforts to crack the case wide open amid an ongoing fugitive hunt.
The lineup features Swapnil Bandu Sakat, Siddharth Deepak Yenpure, Samarth Shivsharan Pomaji, Aditya Gyaneshwar Gayki, and Asharam Fasle. Seizures included a pistol, air gun, and three magazines from Sakat’s house, plus three pistols from Fasle, signaling serious firepower.
A critical hurdle: the accused wiped Signal apps from devices, necessitating extended custody for data recovery and evidence linkage. Chief accused Shubham Lonkar’s flight has mobilized teams across India in a relentless pursuit.
Defense arguments painted three men as mere logistics aides for the getaway vehicle, oblivious to the shooting. Crime branch officers countered that digital trails hold the key, unearthing without custody nearly impossible.
Shetty lodged the FIR after shots rang out near his home late night. Intriguingly, he denied receiving threats, fueling speculation on the perpetrators’ grudge. As interrogations ramp up, the public awaits revelations that could safeguard the entertainment fraternity from such perils.