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The arrest of two more suspects in connection with the frightening shooting outside Bollywood actress Disha Patani’s family home in Bareilly underscores the intensifying police drive to crackdown on criminal gangs linked to the incident. Nakul Singh and Vijay Tomar, both natives of Baghpat district, were taken into custody by Delhi Police on Friday after weapons were recovered from them. Both carried a bounty of Rs 1 lakh each and have now been handed over to the Bareilly Police on a B-Warrant.
Timeline of the Attacks
The Patani residence was targeted on consecutive nights September 11 and 12 sending shockwaves through the quiet Civil Lines area. In the early hours of the 11th, Nakul and Vijay opened fire around 4:30 am while the family was peacefully asleep; actress Disha Patani was away in Mumbai at the time. The very next day, the attack escalated as shooters Arun and Ravindra from Haryana fired multiple rounds at the home.
Firsthand Account and Investigation Leads
According to the FIR filed by Jagdish Patani, Disha’s father and a retired police officer, the family was startled awake by their dog barking. As Jagdish stepped onto the balcony, he confronted two men on a motorcycle. One of the men immediately opened fire but Jagdish narrowly escaped injury by taking cover behind a nearby pillar. CCTV footage later captured the assailants fleeing the scene on motorcycles, providing critical evidence for the ongoing investigation.
Connection to Gang Wars and Retaliation Threats
All four shooters arrested have ties to the influential Rohit Godara and Goldie Brar gangs, notorious for their violent turf wars. Following an STF-led encounter on September 17 in Ghaziabad, Arun and Ravindra were killed while resisting arrest. Reacting to the deaths of his men, gangster Rohit Godara posted a fiery message on Facebook condemning the police action, calling the slain shooters “martyrs” and vowing vengeance against law enforcement agencies.
Gang’s Movements and Planning
Police investigations revealed that the four assailants arrived in Bareilly on September 10, using two motorcycles. They booked rooms under fake names at hotels near the actress’s residence. CCTV footage traced their movements to several key locations, including Jhumka intersection and guest houses close to the Patani home. Ravindra, believed to be the chief shooter, stayed locally in disguise before returning on September 12 to carry out the second assault alongside Arun.
Motive Linked to Family’s Public Stand
The attacks appear rooted in retaliation for remarks made by Disha Patani’s sister, Khushboo Patani, a former army officer. On July 30, Khushboo publicly condemned a religious storyteller named Aniruddhacharya for derogatory comments about live-in relationships and women, sparking outrage among certain groups. This public condemnation is believed to have triggered the threatening response targeting the actress’s family.
Police Resolve and Zero Tolerance on Crime
The arrests and successful encounters highlight a robust response by police agencies from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Authorities remain vigilant as they continue to track down all conspirators involved while ensuring heightened security around the Patani family. Senior officials have reiterated their commitment to law and order, emphasizing that such acts of intimidation will not be tolerated in any form.
This incident sends a stark warning to criminal gangs attempting to use violence as leverage and disrupt peace in public spaces. The swift arrests and police encounters reaffirm the resolve of law enforcement to ensure safety and justice for citizens, regardless of their public stature.
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