film producer Rohit Shetty is in the news again for all the wrong reasons. Just months after the shooting at his Juhu residence, the director allegedly received new threats from the government. Lawrence Bishnoi According to reports, the gang extorted a huge amount of Rs 20 crore from the film producers. The threat was reportedly made through an audio clip in which the accused made it clear that he himself would be directly targeted this time if Rohit failed to pay the demanded amount.
What did Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang say when they threatened Rohit Shetty?
The audio clip contains a more chilling and direct warning to the filmmakers, IANS reported. The accused allegedly said the shooting at Shetty’s Juhu home was just a preview of what was to come. They made it clear that if the chief did not comply with their demands this time, the bullets would no longer be aimed at his property but at him personally. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly issued a stern ultimatum to Rohit through an audio clip, asking him to pay the extortion amount of Rs 20 crore or face severe consequences.
How did Rohit Shetty’s staff discover the threatening audio clip?
According to police, the matter came to light on Saturday morning when Shetty’s staff stumbled upon an audio clip that was about 90 seconds long. Investigators believe the voice in the clip belongs to Shubham Lonkar was a close associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, who was already a wanted criminal. Lonkar is reportedly wanted by the authorities in connection with two serious cases, the murder of leader Baba Siddiqui in 2024 and the shooting incident outside Rohit’s Juhu residence in February 2026.
What action was taken by the police in the Rohit Shetty extortion threat case?
An official from the Mumbai Crime Branch confirmed that Shetty’s staff immediately handed over the audio clip to the police for investigation. Based on preliminary investigations, authorities believe the voice heard in the clip is that of Shubham Lonkar. To further verify and confirm this, the footage has been sent for forensic examination and investigators are eagerly awaiting the results.
When was Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence attacked earlier?
Rohit’s Juhu residence was targeted in a shocking attack back in February when five bullets were fired outside his home near Hasya Kalakar Mehmood Chowk. Soon after, Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang proudly claimed responsibility for the attack. The gunfire was caused by Deepak SharmaArriving at the scene on a bicycle, he fired a gun and fled. He was later traced and arrested by the Agra authorities.
What happened in the charge sheet in Rohit Shetty Juhu dismissal case?
In April, the Mumbai crime branch submitted a 1,624-page charge sheet in connection with the dismissal. A total of 15 accused are listed in the charge sheet. Among them, two, Pravin Lonkar and Aarzo Bishnoi, were declared absconders, which means they have not been captured and are still on the run.
