The five accused linked to the shooting outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence appeared in court under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. The Mumbai police have requested custody of these individuals. They explained to the court that the seven arrested individuals, including the shooter, form one group, distinct from the initial five arrested for transporting vehicles and weapons.
The police aim to confront these two groups to uncover coordination and funding details. The investigation revealed that the vehicle used in the shooting was obtained from Pune. The Mumbai Crime Branch disclosed that the main suspect, Subham Lonkar, sought to instill fear in Mumbai and had financial transactions with the arrested individuals.
The vehicle involved was sold by a Pune resident to one of the accused for Rs 30,000. Subsequently, the accused left the vehicle in Juhu, Mumbai, as instructed. Those involved were unaware of the shooter’s identity until Lonkar directed the shooter to retrieve the vehicle and carry out the attack.
