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Shooter Involved in Firing at Filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Mumbai Residence Arrested From Agra

Police said the probe has led to 12 arrests and invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.

  • On Thursday, Uttar Pradesh's Special Task Force and Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Pradeep Kumar in Agra, alleging he carried out the February 1, 2026, firing at Bollywood director Rohit Shetty's residence.
  • Police linked Kumar to the notorious Shubham Lonkar gang, a wanted criminal organization. The Juhu Police Station initially registered FIR 126/26 following the incident.
  • Investigations have led to 12 total arrests, including 7 recent apprehensions following an initial operation that caught 5 suspects. Officials invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act to strengthen the case.
  • The Anti-Extortion Cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch has taken custody of Kumar from Agra and continues searching for remaining members of the Shubham Lonkar gang.
  • Rohit Shetty is a renowned Bollywood director known for creating blockbuster franchises including Golmaal and Singham, which remain influential in Indian cinema.
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Rohit Shetty Residence Firing Case: Shooter Involved In Firing Arrested

Rohit Shetty house firing case: Pradeep Kumar alias Gaath has been arrested in Agra by Uttar Pradesh STF and Mumbai Police.

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Shooter allegedly involved in firing incident outside Rohit Shetty's residence arrested in Agra

The shooter allegedly involved in the firing incident outside Rohit Shetty's residence in Mumbai has been arrested from Agra during a joint operation conducted by Uttar Pradesh's Special Task Force and Mumbai Crime Branch on Thursday.

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Rohit Shetty house firing: UP STF and Mumbai Police arrest 9th accused in Agra - Report

Uttar Pradesh's Special Task Force's joint team, along with the Mumbai Police Crime Branch, arrested a wanted criminal linked to the firing at filmmak.

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Rohit Shetty House Firing Case: Shooter Pradeep Kumar Alias ‘Gath’ Arrested in Agra by UP STF, Mumbai Crime Branch

The shooter allegedly involved in the firing incident outside Rohit Shetty's residence in Mumbai has been arrested from Agra during a joint operation conducted by Uttar Pradesh's Special Task Force and Mumbai Crime Branch on Thursday. Rohit Shetty House Firing Case: Shooter Pradeep Kumar Alias ‘Gath’ Arrested in Agra by UP STF, Mumbai Crime Branch.

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Shooter involved in firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s house arrested from Uttar Pradeshs Agra - The Tribune

The accused, identified as Pradeep Kumar, alias Gaath, was arrested from Chhadami Mattha area in Agra.

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Shooter involved in firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s house arrested from Agra

Mumbai Police and UP STF arrest key accused Pradeep Kumar alias Gaath in Rohit Shetty house firing case; gang-linked extortion plot under probe.

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The Free Press Journal broke the news in Mumbai, India on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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