In the early hours of Sunday, multiple gunshots were reportedly fired outside the Mumbai residence of renowned Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty in the Juhu area of western Mumbai. Initial reports say unidentified individuals discharged four to five rounds near the building where Shetty lives, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. No injuries have been reported so far.
Police officials and eyewitnesses confirmed that the incident took place late Saturday night, after which the Juhu Police and Mumbai Crime Branch were mobilized to the scene to begin an investigation. The exact number of assailants and their motive remain unclear at this stage.
Following reports of the firing, the Mumbai Police registered an FIR and immediately stepped-up security around the residential area. Heavy police deployment, barricades, and heightened patrols were seen outside the building as officers and forensic teams combed the area for evidence.
Officials are scanning CCTV footage from nearby cameras in an effort to identify the attackers and piece together the sequence of events leading up to the incident. Teams from multiple police units, including the crime branch and zonal officers, are part of the ongoing investigation.
As of now, Rohit Shetty and his family have not released any official statement regarding the incident. It is also unclear whether Shetty was present at home when the firing took place; authorities have not commented on his whereabouts.
Videos showing police activity, with vehicles and officers stationed around the property, have circulated on social media, drawing public attention to the case.
Incidents involving gunfire near celebrity residences raise concerns about security arrangements in high-profile parts of the city. Mumbai has witnessed similar episodes in recent years, heightening focus on personal safety and policing in affluent neighborhoods such as Juhu and Bandra.
Police sources say the probe is ongoing and that authorities are exploring multiple angles, including identifying the suspects and any possible motive behind the attack. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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