Mumbai crime branch investigators have cracked open the Rohit Shetty residence shooting case with the capture of the lead gunman from Rajasthan. Six arrests in total from this phase, scattered across Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh hideouts, push the overall count to 11 suspects in custody.
The February 16 incident unfolded with shots fired outside the acclaimed director’s home, quickly linked to Lawrence gang operative Shubham Lonkar’s provocative claim and death threats. Official announcements hailed the shooter’s detention as a game-changer.
Fresh from reconstructing the attack sequence, the team uncovered payment discrepancies: Lonkar allegedly disbursed 51,000 rupees to the hit squad after their Mumbai getaway, factoring in the scooter’s acquisition, surpassing prior estimates.
Statements from Shetty and Ranveer Singh’s manager add layers to the narrative, hinting at deeper motives. Voice threats dispatched to the manager invoked Shetty, promising this was only the beginning. Traced to Bishnoi gang’s Harry Boxer, the audio clip lectures the stars on reform.
Police are authenticating the recording and pinpointing the dispatch origin. This multi-state dragnet exemplifies determination against gangland intimidation targeting Bollywood elites. With key players netted, expectations rise for exposing the masterminds orchestrating celebrity-targeted terror.