Rohit Shetty Residence Firing Case: Mumbai Crime Branch, UPSTF Arrest 15th Accused In Joint Operation

Mumbai Crime Branch officers, working with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force, have arrested the 15th person linked to the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence. The accused, identified as Pradeep Kumar, is described by police as a hired shooter.

Investigators state that Pradeep Kumar is associated with the wanted Shubham Lonkar gang, which is suspected of planning the attack near the filmmaker's home. Police are checking whether the same network arranged logistics and shelter for other suspects.

Mumbai Crime Branch and UPSTF focus on funding trail

According to investigators, recently arrested accused Golu Pandit, who allegedly recruited the shooters, had received funds through an illegal hawala network. The money was reportedly routed via Nepal, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh before being used in the execution of the crime.

Key Detail	Information
Total accused arrested	15
Latest accused	Pradeep Kumar
Linked gang	Shubham Lonkar gang
Agencies involved	Mumbai Crime Branch, Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force
Place of latest arrest	Agra

Mumbai Crime Branch, UPSTF track shooter in Rohit Shetty residence firing case

Pradeep Kumar was traced and detained in Agra during a coordinated operation by UPSTF and the Mumbai Crime Branch. Officers then moved the accused into police custody for further questioning about the planning, communication channels, and instructions allegedly received.

The firing case outside Rohit Shetty's residence remains under detailed scrutiny, with focus on the gang's hierarchy and money movement. With the 15th arrest made, investigators continue to analyse hawala links and interstate routes that may reveal more participants and supporting networks.