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Breaking News: Court Grants Police Remand to Four Arrested in Rohit Shetty Firing Case

A major development has emerged in the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai. Four accused arrested in connection with the case were produced before a court late at night, which remanded them to police custody till February 5. According to Mumbai Police, the firing was carried out as part of a well-planned conspiracy targeting Rohit Shetty’s home. Investigators have revealed that the attack was allegedly orchestrated by a wanted accused named Shubham Lonkar, who is believed to be the key conspirator behind the incident. The police have stated that the four arrested accused were actively involved in executing the plan, though further interrogation is required to determine whether Lonkar acted alone or was working at the behest of someone else. During police custody, the accused will be questioned in detail to uncover the full chain of events, identify the mastermind, and ascertain whether there is a larger network or external influence involved in the crime. Police are also probing the motive behind targeting the filmmaker and examining whether the firing was intended as a threat or part of a broader criminal plot. Mumbai Police has tightened security and assured that all angles of the case will be thoroughly investigated. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of high-profile individuals in the city.

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