Mumbai woke up to shocking news when gunshots rang out outside the home of filmmaker Rohit Shetty in Juhu late Saturday night. The sudden firing, around 12:30 am, left neighbours terrified, though thankfully, Shetty and his family were unharmed. Bullet marks were later seen on the balcony glass and walls of the building.
Residents described the night as “frightening” and said the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet streets of Juhu, sending people running for cover. Authorities quickly arrived at the scene, cordoning off the area and reviewing CCTV footage to trace the attackers. An FIR was registered under relevant sections of the law, including the Arms Act.
Within hours, the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested four young men connected to the attack. They have been identified as Aditya Gyaneshwar Gayaki (19), Siddharth Deepak Yenpure (20), Samarth Shivsharan Pomaji (18), and Swapnil Bandu Sakat (23). Police said the group allegedly helped plan the attack and provided the two-wheeler used to flee the scene.
Investigators are also exploring a possible link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, following a social media post claiming responsibility. The message warned of further violence if demands were not met, though police are working to verify its authenticity.
Shetty’s team has tightened security around the residence, and neighbours are still shaken, describing a night they will not forget. Authorities continue combing through footage and evidence to understand the motive and ensure safety for the filmmaker and his family.
