Four people arrested in connection with the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence were produced in the Esplanade court late on Sunday night, where they were sent to police custody till February 5. Police allege that the people conspired with wanted suspect Shubham Lonkar to carry out the attack with the intention of killing the prominent director-producer.
Rohit Shetty firing case: Four accused arrested in police investigation, wanted accused involved in alleged murder conspiracy
The case stems from a complaint lodged by a security guard who reported indiscriminate firing outside Shetty’s residence on Sunday morning, an incident that triggered a prompt police investigation. No one was reported injured in the firing, but officials considered it a serious case of attempt to murder and filed an FIR accordingly.
According to police sources, one of the arrested, Samarth Shivsharan Pomaji (19), allegedly carried out the conspiracy along with wanted accused Shubham Lonkar. Investigators say the group purchased a Honda Dio scooter (MH 12 FN 2205) – allegedly arranged with assistance through associates including Aditya Dnyaneshwar Gayaki – to carry out the shooting near Shetty’s house.
Authorities have alleged that Lonkar provided financial and logistical support for the crime. Police have said the involvement of the arrested suspects was significant in supporting the main shooter, with Lonkar directing parts of the conspiracy from outside the Mumbai area.
The motive behind the alleged plot has not been publicly explained by investigators, and Loncar is still at large. According to multiple reports, law enforcement is also investigating possible links between the incident and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang – a criminal network linked to several high-profile cases in recent years – though officials have cautioned against speculation until the claims are confirmed.
In a related development, a social media post attributed the attack to individuals claiming to be associated with the Bishnoi gang. The post described the firing as a “small trailer” and threatened further violence if demands were not met. Authorities are investigating the authenticity of the post and whether it is connected to the arrests or whether it is an isolated attempt at intimidation.
