Overview
- The Anti-Extortion Cell arrested Asaram Fasle in Pune for allegedly supplying the gun, taking total arrests to five before all were produced in a Mumbai court.
- Investigators told the court the accused acted on instructions relayed by Lonkar, and the judge granted extended custody citing the seriousness of the conspiracy.
- Police said a scooter bought in Pune for about ₹30,000 was used for reconnaissance and the getaway, with ₹10,000 allegedly paid to transport it to Mumbai.
- CCTV footage tracked the suspect abandoning the two-wheeler near Vile Parle and fleeing using private transport, and multiple teams are pursuing him nationwide.
- Officers recovered a pistol, three magazines and an air gun from one accused, while Rohit Shetty’s security has been increased and he reported receiving no prior threats.