Quick Info
| Profession | Gangster |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/12/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Nevari, Akola, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Shubham Lonkar
Mumbai Police confirmed that Shubham Lonkar, a wanted accused in the October 2024 murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, is also a key accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case. Reports indicated that the arrested suspects in the firing case were acting under Lonkar's instructions, identifying him as the mastermind of the attack.
Police investigations linked Shubham Lonkar to the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence in Mumbai's Juhu area. Authorities treated him as a wanted accused and stated the case was connected to wider extortion and gang-related activity involving the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. A social media post claiming responsibility for the attack in his name was also reported.
An FIR was lodged against Shubham Lonkar at the Sant Tukaram Nagar police station in Pimpri Chinchwad over alleged extortion calls made to businessman and film financer Sunny Waghchoure. Police stated they were trying to trace Lonkar's location and were probing his links to the Bishnoi gang, charging him under section 308(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for extortion.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Shubu |
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| Infamous for | Named as an accused for firing at Rohit Shetty's house; Key accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique; Alleged member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Shri Shivaji Arts, Commerce & Science College, Akot |
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| College/University | Abasaheb Garware College |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | Brother - Pravin Lonkar |
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Career
| Overview | Shubham Lonkar is a gangster primarily known for his involvement in criminal activities, including extortion, firearms recovery, and high-profile murders. He gained notoriety for an incident involving gunfire at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence in Mumbai and is a key accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. His connections with the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang have been scrutinized by law enforcement, and he is currently a wanted absconder. |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubham-lonkar-4aa6b5111 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shubham was born in Nevari village within Akola district and was involved in the National Cadet Corps. | |
| 2. He reportedly became acquainted with Lawrence Bishnoi's gang during an NCC event in Rajasthan around 2018 or 2019. | |
| 3. Lonkar and his brother relocated from Akot to Pune, where they started their own dairy business. | |
| 4. In 2024, after being arrested in a firearms recovery case, he managed to post a message on social media regarding a high-profile murder shortly afterwards. | |
| 5. In 2022, the brothers started Lonkar Dairy at Bhalekar Wasti in Warje while staying in a rented apartment nearby. | |
| 6. On 28 July 2024, Lonkar, Gaurav Apune, and Rupesh Mohol travelled from Pune to Ranchi by Hatia Express train. | |
| 7. According to investigators, Lonkar practiced firing multiple rounds, while his associates only learned basic handling of the weapon. | |
| 8. In January 2024, he was arrested by Akola police in a firearms recovery case but later managed to post a message on social media claiming responsibility for the murder of Baba Siddique. | |
| 9. In 2022, Lonkar allegedly planned the murder of Aftab Poonawala in Delhi and visited the national capital for a recce for almost a month. | |
| 10. Mumbai Police issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against him for the Baba Siddique murder case. | |
| 11. He was interrogated by the crime branch's anti-extortion cell regarding the Salman Khan firing case in May 2024 but was let off due to lack of evidence. |