In the firing incident outside Rohit Shetty's residence, the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested another accused from Pune, taking the total number of arrests
to five, officials said on Thursday. The Anti-Extortion Cell identified the accused as Asharam Fasle, who allegedly supplied the gun used in the attack. Police said Fasle provided the gun to the person who carried out the firing. All five accused are currently in police custody and will be produced before a court today for further remand. The investigation continues as officers trace the remaining links in the case as part of the ongoing probe. Earlier, four accused were arrested, whose police custody ends today, while the shooter remains absconding. Police say fugitive gangster associate Shubham Lonkar has targeted at least five Bollywood celebrities with extortion threats, but none has lodged a formal complaint so far due to fear, according to Mumbai Police officials say.
About Rohit Shetty House Firing Case
The firing incident at Rohit Shetty's Juhu bungalow in Mumbai took place last Sunday. Police investigating the case said they have received intelligence inputs suggesting that several celebrities are hesitant to approach the police. Investigators believe the main objective of the firing was to create fear across the film industry.
A senior police officer said they have received inputs that many people received threatening calls, but no one is coming forward to record statements or lodge complaints. If facts are concealed, it becomes extremely difficult for the police to take suo moto action.
In one of Lonkar’s social media posts, warnings have come to light. However, Rohit Shetty himself has denied receiving any threatening calls.
In his post, Lonkar had written, “Ram-Ram, Jai Bajrang Bali. We warned Rohit Shetty several times not to interfere in our work, but he didn’t understand. This was just the ‘trailer’. If he still doesn’t listen, the next bullet won’t be fired outside the house—it will hit his chest directly. This is a warning to the entire Bollywood industry. Mend your ways in time.”
Several police teams have been dispatched to different parts of the country in search of the shooters. Officials believe that once the shooter is arrested, it will become clear who ordered the attack.
Rohit Shetty's Work Front
On the professional front, Rohit is currently working on the Rakesh Maria biopic starring John Abraham. He is expected to begin Ajay Devgn starrer Golmaal 5 soon.
(With inputs from IANS)
