In a chilling expose, Mumbai Police have revealed that the firing at ace director Rohit Shetty’s residence was a conspiracy brewed in the confines of Tihar Jail in Delhi and Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai. The crime branch’s relentless inquiry, fueled by suspect confessions, is unraveling a complex web of gang activity.
Accused from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh spilled details during grilling: the Agra module, with Deepak Chandra as the triggerman, was entrusted with the shooting. Overseeing it all from Tihar was Lawrence associate Golu Pandit, who synced efforts with Shubham Lonkar.
Their prior association led Pandit to enlist Vishnu Kushwaha for manpower. Kushwaha readied Chandra’s team, post which Lonkar and Arju Bishnoi dangled lucrative rewards. Pandit’s timely bail exit heightened the drama, making him a prime target for capture.
The Pune wing, commanded by jailed Praveen Lonkar – accused in Baba Siddique’s killing – provided the arsenal and vehicle. Mumbai cops are moving to interrogate him on remand. Seamless jail communications via illicit phones linked all players.
As manhunts ramp up, this case spotlights prison reform needs, with authorities vowing swift justice to deter underworld incursions into Mumbai’s elite circles.