The firing outside Rohit Shetty’s residence has unveiled a chilling underworld blueprint, with Mumbai police imposing MCOCA on five suspects now held till February 17. This high-stakes legal maneuver follows court proceedings where crime branch laid bare evidence of a terror campaign orchestrated by a fugitive.
Post initial custody, the accused faced a special MCOCA court. Despite pleas for extended remand, the judge limited it prudently, yet the charges paint a picture of organized menace. MCOCA, a bulwark against mafia-style operations, equips investigators with tools to combat gangs, shakedowns, and hits.
From the moment shots echoed near the director’s home, a massive manhunt ensued—12 teams zeroed in on the perpetrators. Early breaks led to arrests and MCOCA slapping, fueled by confessions linking to Shubham Lonkar on the run.
Court heard how Lonkar, plotting Mumbai mayhem, used encrypted Signal chats and funneled Rs 40,000. His brother Praveen supplied the arsenal—three guns reaching the attackers. Praveen’s detention promises more cracks in the facade, as raids surge for Shubham.
This saga grips the nation, questioning security for film icons amid rising mob audacity. With custody extended and MCOCA enforced, police aim to decapitate the syndicate, restoring order to a city under siege from shadows.