- mumbai Crime Branch investigation into the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence has revealed a suspected connection to the Bishnoi gang through an arrested arms supplier.
- The accused, identified as Asaram Fasale, has been associated with the Bishnoi gang for nearly four years while posing as a garage mechanic.
- According to investigators, Fasale worked at a garage in the Warje area and allegedly used this job as a cover while supporting gang-related activities.
- police say Fasale came into contact with Shubham Lonkar, believed to be a key figure linked to the baba Siddiqui murder case and also connected to the rohit shetty house firing incident.
- Fasale was reportedly influenced by Lonkar’s local dominance and network, which motivated him to join the Bishnoi gang.
- Over time, Fasale allegedly became one of Lonkar’s trusted associates and functioned as a special aide in operational matters.
- In the rohit shetty firing case, Fasale is accused of supplying weapons used in the attack.
- Investigators state that he handed over the weapons to co-accused Swapnil Sakat on Lonkar’s instructions.
- Sakat is believed to have then passed those weapons to the unidentified shooter who carried out the firing.
- Among the previously arrested accused, Fasale is confirmed to have had direct links with Swapnil Sakat through Lonkar.
- police are still investigating where Fasale sourced the weapons and how the supply chain was arranged.
- Authorities are also trying to determine the payment details — including how much Fasale was paid and who financed the weapon purchase.
- Crime Branch officials say some people in Fasale’s close circle were aware of his gang links.
- Investigators are now identifying these individuals and probing whether they were also involved or connected to the Bishnoi gang network.
- A total of five arrested accused are believed to have joined the gang under Lonkar’s influence to build fear and dominance in their local areas.
- Despite multiple arrests, the main shooter remains at large nine days after the incident.
- police report that several dedicated teams are actively working to trace and arrest the unidentified gunman.
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