The Rohit Shetty house shooting just took a serious turn. Police confirmed that at least five shots of 7.62 mm ammunition hit the Bollywood director’s Juhu home in Mumbai, and that’s no small detail — we’re talking about rounds usually fired from high-powered rifles or automatics. This isn’t just another celebrity scare. Now, investigators are chasing suspects and widening their net, suspecting organized crime ties.
Gunfire Rocks Juhu
It happened late on February 1, 2026. Out of nowhere, someone opened fire on Shetty’s place in the swanky Juhu neighborhood. Bullets slammed into the building’s exterior, and the whole area freaked out. Cops and forensic teams rolled in fast to lock down the scene and start digging for answers.
The shooters used 7.62 mm rounds — not your average handgun stuff but the kind you see in military-grade rifles. Forensics are now working to figure out exactly what weapon was used.
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Four in Custody, One on the Run
So far, police have arrested four men they say helped pull off the shooting: Aditya Gayaki (19), Siddharth Yenpure (20), Samarth Pomaji (18), and Swapnil Sakat (23). Investigators tracked down the scooter used in the attack and linked it back to these guys.
There’s a fifth suspect, though, and he’s still missing. Shubham Lonkar is the name, and cops believe he’s tied to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang — actually, they think he planned the whole thing. Right now, police units from Mumbai and Pune are scouring several neighborhoods, trying to hunt him down.
Bishnoi Gang Sends a Message
Police haven’t said much about the motive, but social media has been buzzing. Accounts linked to the Bishnoi gang are openly claiming responsibility, and they aren’t exactly subtle about it. One post even threatened that if their warnings went ignored, next time they’d shoot straight into Shetty’s bedroom.
Security experts say these kinds of threats — whether real or just for show — have everyone on edge. Organized crime flexing against Bollywood isn’t new, but this feels different. It’s got people in the industry spooked.
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Security Now on High Alert
Right after the shooting, police beefed up security at Shetty’s home. More officers, more surveillance — they aren’t taking chances. Luckily, nobody got hurt. It’s also still not clear if Shetty was actually home when the bullets flew. Police aren’t slowing down. They’re combing through CCTV from the area, tracking the suspects’ moves, and working closely with forensic teams on the ballistics. The focus now: catch Lonkar, the alleged mastermind.
This whole episode has Mumbai police on edge. It’s a harsh reminder of how far criminal gangs will go — and how tough it can be to keep high-profile residents safe in a city like this.
