Shooters Target Disha Patani’s Bareilly Residence; Gangster Goldy Brar Takes Responsibility

Gun shots rang out at the home of actress Disha Patani in Bareilly in the early hours of Friday, though no casualties were reported.

The attack is suspected to be related to purported comments passed about Hindu saints Premanand Maharaj and Aniruddhacharya Maharaj. According to reports, the Rohit Goldy Brar outfit has taken responsibility for the act.

A Hindi-language message claimed responsibility for the attack on behalf of two people, Virendra Charan and Mahendra Saran.

The message read, “Jai Shri Ram Ram Ram to all brothers. I, Virendra Charan, Mahendra Saran (Delana). Brothers, today the firing that took place at Khushboo Patani/Disha Patani’s (Bollywood actress) house (Villa No. 40, Civil Lines, Bareilly, UP), was done by us. She insulted our revered saints (Premanand Ji Maharaj and Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj). She tried to demean our Sanatan Dharma. The insult of our deities will not be tolerated. This was just a trailer. Next time, if she or anyone else shows disrespect towards our religion, then no one in their house will be left alive. This message is not just for her, but also for all the artists of the film industry and those associated with them. Whoever in the future commits such an insulting act against our religion and saints should be ready to face the consequences. We are ready to go to any extent to protect our religion. We will never back down. For us, our religion and society are one, and protecting them is our first duty.”

Superintendent of Police, Anurag Arya said, "At around 3:30 a.m. last night, information was received today regarding an incident of firing carried out by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle at the residence of Retired CO Jagdish... SP City, along with SOG and surveillance teams, was immediately dispatched to the spot. After confirmation of the incident, an FIR under serious sections is being registered at Kotwali police station on the basis of a complaint..."

The assault seems to be linked to remarks made by Disha's younger sister, Khushboo, previously, which had condemned spiritual leader Aniruddhacharya's statement on women in live-in relationships. However, Khushboo went on to say that her comments had not been aimed at Premanand Maharaj.

Police were deployed outside the house, and investigations are under way.