Mumbai: The Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) has conveyed its concerns to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the recent firing incident outside the residence of filmmaker Rohit Shetty.
Association president Abhay Sinha wrote a letter to the CM and talked about the atmosphere of panic and anxiety prevailing in the film fraternity in the wake of several shooting incidents in the country’s entertainment capital.
Abhay Sinha wrote, “Rohit Shetty has not only made an immense contribution to Indian cinema but has also consistently stood with the nation when needed, lending his support to social causes and national initiatives in the larger interest of the society. It is therefore extremely worrying that such an incident should happen at his residence. This worrying incident has created concern and apprehension within our film fraternity and we are concerned that incidents of this nature will create fear and insecurity among artistes, producers, technicians and many individuals.” Can create an atmosphere.” “Dedicate yourself to contributing to the cultural and economic strength of our state.”
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He said, “We respectfully request your immediate intervention to ensure a prompt, thorough and transparent investigation into the matter. We also urge that appropriate security measures be strengthened to reassure Mr. Rohit Shetty and his family as well as the entire entertainment fraternity. We are confident that under your leadership, strict measures will be taken to maintain law and order and prevent recurrence of such disturbing incidents.”
The firing incident at Rohit Shetty’s bungalow in Juhu, Mumbai took place last Sunday. Police investigating the case said that they have received intelligence that many celebrities are hesitant in going to the police. Investigators believe that the main purpose of the shooting was to create fear throughout the film industry.
A senior police officer said that they have received information that many people have received threat calls, but no one is coming forward to record statements or lodge complaints. If facts are hidden then it becomes very difficult for the police to take suo motu action. The warning has come to light in a social media post of Lonkar.
However, Rohit Shetty himself has denied receiving any threatening call. Many police teams have been sent to different parts of the country in search of the shooters.