Mumbai’s crime scene just got more explosive. In a stunning breakthrough, the Mumbai Crime Branch has uncovered the masterminds behind the brazen firing at Bollywood director Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence. The plot, it turns out, was orchestrated by Shubham Lonkar, Maharashtra head of the dreaded Bishnoi gang, and his brother Praveen Lonkar—who is currently locked up in jail for the Baba Siddique murder case.
Despite being behind bars, Praveen allegedly supplied the weapons and cash that fueled the attack. Investigators are piecing together how he pulled off this operation from inside prison, raising serious questions about jail security and gang networks thriving within its walls.
So far, police have nabbed 12 suspects, including the main shooter, hailing from Pune, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The motorcycle used in the hit-and-run style shooting, along with the pistol, were all procured under Praveen’s instructions. Crime Branch teams suspect this is just the tip of a larger conspiracy, with Praveen at the center, coordinating via shadowy contacts.
A senior officer revealed that 12 specialized teams are now dissecting every angle of the case. Praveen’s custody remand is imminent, promising to unravel more links in the Bishnoi gang’s web. As Bollywood reels from this close call, authorities vow to dismantle these criminal operations before they strike again.
The incident has spotlighted vulnerabilities in high-profile security and the persistent threat of organized crime infiltrating even the most secure environments. With Rohit Shetty’s blockbuster career now shadowed by real-life drama, Mumbai police are racing against time to prevent further escalations.