Shots were fired outside Bollywood actor Disha Patani’s residence in Civil Lines, Bareilly, early Friday morning, reportedly in response to alleged comments made against Hindu spiritual leaders Premanand Maharaj and Aniruddhacharya Maharaj. According to reports, the Rohit Goldy Brar group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
According to India Today, police said the incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., with at least two rounds of aerial firing reported. No injuries were reported. A social media post, written in Hindi and circulated shortly after the attack, claimed responsibility and directly named two individuals: Virendra Charan and Mahendra Saran.
The message stated: “Jai Shri Ram Ram Ram to all brothers. I, Virendra Charan, Mahendra Saran (Delana). Brothers, today the firing that happened at Khushboo Patani/Disha Patani’s (Bollywood actress) house (Villa No. 40, Civil Lines, Bareilly, UP), we got it done. 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. To protect our religion, we are ready to go to any extent. We will never back down. For us, our religion and society are one, and protecting them is our first duty.”
The post is currently under review by law enforcement, and its authenticity has yet to be confirmed.
Disha Patani’s younger sister, Khushboo Patani, had earlier expressed criticism of spiritual leader Aniruddhacharya remarks regarding women and live-in relationships, which may have triggered the backlash. Police have launched an investigation and are working to trace those responsible for the incident.
