Gangster Harry Boxer, who was allegedly operating the Lawrence Bishnoi gang from the United States, was arrested Saturday. Several cases are registered against him, including murder, threats, and extortion.
Boxer, reportedly associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, had claimed responsibility for the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Following the incident, he had also allegedly issued threats to Bollywood personalities through social media posts and audio messages.
His detention comes days after gangsters Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria were also detained in the US.
Threats Against Rohit Shetty
Several audio messages surfaced after firing outside Rohit Shetty’s residence, threatening the filmmaker against “interfering” in the gang’s activities.
In one such audio message, a speaker, who identified himself as Arju Bishnoi, had named Boxer and Shubham Lonkar and claimed responsibility for the firing.
The message said that the attack was a “short trailer”, while also warning of serious consequences for those who supported the gang’s rivals.
It is pertinent to note that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in Sabarmati Jail, has publicly declared animosity towards Bollywood actor Salman Khan for his alleged role in the 1998 blackbuck hunting case.
