In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the heart of the Hindi film industry, unidentified assailants opened fire outside the Juhu residence of blockbuster filmmaker Rohit Shetty. The midnight attack has prompted a swift and massive crackdown by the Mumbai Police, resulting in the arrest of four men linked to a broader conspiracy involving known underworld elements.
The incident marks a worrying escalation in security concerns for Bollywood’s A-listers, particularly those living in the high-profile coastal suburb of Juhu.
The peace of the upscale Juhu neighborhood shattered at approximately 12:45 AM on Sunday. According to police sources, several men approached Shetty’s residential building and discharged multiple rounds into the air before fleeing the scene.
Initial forensic reports indicate that the assailants fired four to five shots. While no injuries occurred, the brazen nature of the attack—occurring in a high-security zone populated by several celebrities—has put the Mumbai Police on high alert. Within minutes of the firing, local patrolling units and senior officials from the Juhu Police Station cordoned off the area to collect shell casings and scan CCTV footage from the vicinity.
Following an intensive 24-hour manhunt, the Mumbai Crime Branch successfully apprehended four individuals in connection with the firing. The police presented the suspects before an Esplanade court late Sunday, where the magistrate remanded them to police custody until February 5, 2026.
The investigation has highlighted the involvement of youth in the execution of the plot. Among those arrested is Samarth Shivsharan Pomaji, a 19-year-old who investigators believe played a central role in the logistics of the operation.
Police sources reveal that the plot wasn’t a random act of hooliganism but a calculated attempt to intimidate the filmmaker. Investigators allege that Samarth Pomaji conspired directly with a wanted accused named Shubham Lonkar.
Lonkar, whose name has surfaced in several high-profile criminal cases in Mumbai recently, allegedly orchestrated the plan from an undisclosed location. The police are currently investigating whether the motive was extortion or a message from an organized crime syndicate aiming to establish a foothold in the film industry once again.
The meticulous nature of the investigation has already brought several pieces of evidence to light. The group reportedly procured a Honda Dio scooter (Registration: MH 12 FN 2205) specifically for the operation.
CCTV footage captured the scooter near the crime scene moments before and after the gunshots were heard. By tracking the vehicle’s movement through the city’s vast surveillance network, the Crime Branch managed to pinpoint the hideout of the four suspects. The vehicle has been seized and sent for forensic analysis to check for gunpowder residue and other biological evidence.
Rohit Shetty remains one of the most successful and influential figures in Indian cinema. Known as the “Hit-Machine,” his filmography is a testament to his dominance at the box office.
- The Cop Universe: Shetty created India’s first cinematic universe with Singham, Simmba, and Sooryavanshi.
- Action Prowess: He is synonymous with high-octane stunts, car chases, and explosive action sequences.
- The Comedy King: His Golmaal franchise remains a benchmark for family entertainers in Bollywood.
The attack on such a public and powerful figure has raised questions about the safety of filmmakers who often portray the police and the underworld on screen. While Shetty has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident, security around his residence and his current film sets has been significantly beefed up.
The firing outside Rohit Shetty’s home is not an isolated incident of celebrity targeting in Mumbai. Over the past year, several high-profile actors and producers have received threats from various syndicates.
The Mumbai Police have reinforced the security of several industry leaders following this event. “We are taking this matter extremely seriously,” a senior police official stated. “The remand of the four suspects until February 5 will allow our teams to interrogate them further and uncover the full extent of Shubham Lonkar’s network.”
The police are now focusing their efforts on capturing Shubham Lonkar, the alleged mastermind behind the conspiracy. The interrogation of the four arrested men is expected to yield crucial leads regarding the source of the firearms used and the ultimate motive behind targeting Rohit Shetty.
As the investigation unfolds, the film fraternity stands in solidarity with Shetty, calling for stricter measures against those attempting to bring the era of underworld intimidation back to the streets of Mumbai.
