Rohit Shetty in legal trouble over 'Police' sticker on vehicles
What's the story
Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty is in legal trouble for illegally using 'Police' stickers and police-style lights on his private vehicles, reported Mid-Day. The use of such stickers and lights on private vehicles is a violation of Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The law states that only vehicles used by police officers or other law enforcement agencies can carry such markings.
Security concerns
Legal troubles come after Shetty requested additional security
Shetty's legal troubles come after he requested additional security from the Mumbai Police in January. This request was made following death threats from Lawrence Bishnoi's gang, who had previously threatened Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Despite his request, it appears that official approval for the use of police markings on his vehicles was not granted. Meanwhile, Shetty is currently filming Golmaal 5 under tight security as police investigate the vehicle modifications.
Attack on residence
Unknown gunmen attacked Shetty's Juhu apartment
In a related incident, unknown gunmen shot at Shetty's Juhu apartment on February 1. The Bishnoi gang later claimed responsibility for the attack and warned him against interfering in their affairs. They threatened, "If he still doesn't understand our warnings, the gun will be fired not outside his house, but inside his bedroom on his chest."