Rohit Shetty House Firing: 5 Arrested as Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility
Mumbai, Maharashtra – In a shocking incident that has reverberated through the Bollywood film industry, five individuals have been apprehended in connection with the shooting at the residence of renowned filmmaker Rohit Shetty on Sunday, February 1st. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack, raising concerns about escalating threats against high-profile figures.
Multiple gunshots were fired in the early morning hours at Shetty’s Mumbai home, an incident reminiscent of previous threats targeting celebrities like Salman Khan and Kapil Sharma. Authorities swiftly launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of five suspects identified as Aman Anand Marote (27), Aditya Gyaneshwar Gayaki (19), Siddharth Deepak Yenpure (20), Samarth Shivsharan Pomaji (18), and Swapnil Bandu Sakat (23). All five accused hail from Pune, Maharashtra, and are currently undergoing interrogation to determine the motive behind the attack and to ascertain if it is linked to a larger conspiracy.
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, known for its history of targeting prominent individuals, issued a statement taking ownership of the crime. According to reports, the statement read, “Ram Ram, Jai Bajrang Bali sabhi bhaiyon ko. Aaj Mumbai mein (Shetty Tower) film director Rohit Shetty ke ghar par jo firing hui hai, uski zimmedari Shubham Lonkar, Arju Bishnoi aur Hari Boxer Hasan Sambhu lete hain. Humne inhe kai baar message kiya tha ki hamare kaam mein dakhal na dein, lekin inhe baat samajh nahi aayi. Isliye yeh ek chhota sa trailer diya gaya hai. Agar aage bhi inhone hamari baat nahi samjhi, toh agla shot ghar ke bahar nahi, balki bedroom mein chalega. Yeh unke seene par aur aage poore Bollywood ke liye ek warning hai.”
Initial investigations reveal the attack occurred outside Shetty’s personal gymnasium, located on the first floor of Shetty Tower in the Juhu area. According to police sources cited by FPJ, the assailant arrived on a motorcycle, parked nearby, and then fired shots before fleeing the scene. Gym equipment was discovered at the location, indicating the area is frequently used by Shetty for his fitness routine.
A team of forensic experts is currently collecting samples from the gym and adjacent balcony to aid in the investigation. Juhu Police have also recorded a detailed statement from Rohit Shetty regarding the incident.
The incident has prompted heightened security measures for other Bollywood personalities and a renewed focus on addressing potential threats from organized crime groups. Authorities are working diligently to uncover the full extent of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s involvement and to prevent future attacks.
