Rohit Shetty house firing incident: 7 hired for 'Hindu Sainik Mission' to spread fear, say police - Reports

Rohit Shetty’s home came under attack on February 1, and investigations now suggest that the shooting was orchestrated by members linked to the Shubham Lonkar gang. The main assailant and six others were allegedly brought into the group through social media and local connections. Police say they were drawn in by the promise of easy money, attention, and a sense of identity.

Rohit Shetty house firing and ‘Hindu Sainik mission’ claim

As stated by TNN, according to police sources, the youths were allegedly influenced by messages portraying the act as a “mission” by “Hindu sainiks” aimed at spreading fear and gaining fame. Reports suggest the main shooter received an advance payment of Rs 50,000 and was promised a larger sum after the attack.

Rohit Shetty house firing arrests and modules involved

On Monday, the Mumbai Crime Branch and the UP Special Task Force made seven more arrests linked to the shooting case. Investigators revealed that two groups were behind the operation: a Pune-based unit that arranged logistics and a North India network responsible for carrying out the attack.

Rohit Shetty house firing accused identified

The shooter, Deepak Chandra Sharma, along with Sonu Thakur, Hrithik Yadav, Vinshu Kushwaha, Jatin Bhardwaj, and Vishal Thakur, hail from Agra, Etawah, and Haryana.

Rohit Shetty house firing money trail under scrutiny

According to the report, around Rs 60,000 was allegedly given to the Pune group, while the seven-member UP team reportedly received Rs 1 lakh for carrying out the shooting. Police, however, said these figures remain unconfirmed since the accused have been altering their statements during questioning.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”