Here is the full breakdown of the incident and the menacing warning that has put Mumbai Police on high alert.
The Incident: Midnight Attack 🔫
Time & Location: Around 12:45 AM on Sunday (Feb 1), two bike-borne assailants fired 5 rounds at "Shetty Tower" in Juhu.
The Damage: One bullet shattered the glass of a gym on the first floor.
The Escape: The shooters fled the scene immediately but were tracked down via CCTV.
Arrests: In a swift operation, 5 suspects were detained in Pune later on Sunday. Police confirmed they have links to Shubham Lonkar, a key accused in the Baba Siddique murder case.
The Claim: "Don't Interfere" ⚠️
Hours after the firing, a social media post (written in Hindi) went viral, claiming responsibility on behalf of Shubham Lonkar and Arzoo Bishnoi (associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang). The message contained a direct and terrifying warning:
The Warning: "We messaged him many times not to interfere in our work, but he did not understand."
The Threat:
"This is just a small trailer. If he doesn't listen, the next bullets won't be outside the house—they will be inside his bedroom, into his chest."
To Bollywood: The post also warned the entire industry: "Mend your ways or your condition will be worse than Baba Siddique's."
Why Rohit Shetty? 🤔
The motive remains legally unverified, but the gang's note mentions "interference."
Speculation: Some reports suggest the gang might be targeting him due to his close association with the Mumbai Police (whom he frequently promotes in his Cop Universe films) or potentially due to upcoming film content involving the underworld.
Police Action: Security has been drastically increased at Shetty’s Juhu home. The Crime Branch is currently interrogating the 5 arrested suspects to uncover the mastermind.
SantaBanta Verdict: After Salman Khan and the late Baba Siddique, Rohit Shetty is the latest high-profile target. The "Cop Universe" director is now facing a real-life battle, and the threat of "bullets in the bedroom" has sent a wave of panic through the industry.
