Agra Man Arrested in Connection with Shooting Outside Filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Home
Accused from Agra held in firing outside Rohit Shetty’s residence
The Indian Express
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The Mumbai Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force, arrested Pradeep Kumar Ramsingh Jathav from Agra for his involvement in a shooting incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence in Juhu, Mumbai. This marks the 15th arrest related to the case, which has connections to organized crime gangs.
- 01Pradeep Kumar Ramsingh Jathav, an Agra resident, was arrested for his role in the shooting outside Rohit Shetty's home.
- 02The arrest was part of a broader investigation involving 15 individuals linked to organized crime.
- 03Jathav followed social media posts from the Shubham Lonkar gang, which influenced his actions.
- 04The attack was planned meticulously, with multiple reconnaissance visits conducted prior to the shooting.
- 05Investigators have recovered the firearm used in the incident, while key suspects Lonkar and Bishnoi remain at large.
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In a significant development, the Mumbai Crime Branch, supported by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force, has arrested Pradeep Kumar Ramsingh Jathav, an Agra-based individual, in connection with a shooting incident that occurred outside Rohit Shetty's residence in Juhu, Mumbai. This arrest marks the 15th in an ongoing investigation into the case, which has ties to organized crime networks. Jathav was apprehended after nearly two months of pursuit, aided by technical surveillance. During interrogation, he revealed that he was influenced by the Shubham Lonkar gang through social media platforms. The shooting, which took place on February 1, was reportedly well-planned, involving reconnaissance visits prior to the attack. The main shooter, Deepak Sharma, was allegedly motivated by financial distress and had accepted a contract for the shooting, with an initial payment of ₹50,000 out of a total of ₹3 lakh promised. While the police have recovered the weapon used, key suspects Lonkar and Arzoo Bishnoi are still at large.
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The arrests highlight ongoing issues with organized crime in the region, potentially increasing public concern about safety and gang violence.
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