Gangster Harry Boxer detained in US over Rohit Shetty residence firing case

US authorities have detained gangster Harichand Jat, popularly known as Harry Boxer, in California in connection with investigations into the overseas operations of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Boxer had claimed responsibility for the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence in February 2026 and subsequently issued threats to several Bollywood personalities through social media posts and audio messages.

According to reports quoting Delhi Police sources, his detention followed intelligence inputs shared by the Delhi Police Special Cell and Haryana Special Task Force (STF). Indian agencies are expected to initiate legal proceedings to secure his return to India.

Harry Boxer detained in California

Harry Boxer, also known as Harichand Jat, is considered one of the key operatives associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Originally from Rajasthan, he is accused of operating parts of the gang’s extortion and intimidation network from overseas.

According to reports, Boxer was detained in California following coordination between Indian law enforcement agencies and their US counterparts. His detention comes days after two other alleged gangsters, Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria, were also taken into custody in the United States.

Boxer faces several criminal cases in India, including murder, attempted murder, assault, firing incidents and extortion. Investigators suspect that he played an important role in coordinating criminal activities and issuing threats from abroad.

Harry Boxer had claimed responsibility for firing outside Rohit Shetty’s house

Boxer’s name came into the spotlight following the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area on February 1, 2026.

According to the investigation, an unidentified assailant fired several rounds outside the filmmaker’s residence before fleeing. The incident triggered a major investigation by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch.

Following the shooting, a social media post purportedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack. The message named several individuals, including Harry Boxer, and alleged that Shetty had been warned against interfering in the gang’s activities.

The message also contained threats of further violence. Police subsequently examined the social media claims and audio recordings as part of their investigation into the alleged involvement of gang members.

The Mumbai Police later arrested several accused in connection with the firing. Investigators have been examining the alleged roles of individuals involved in planning, financing and executing the attack.

Bollywood personalities allegedly targeted by Harry Boxer

Following the firing incident outside Rohit Shetty’s residence, Harry Boxer’s name also surfaced in connection with threats directed at several Bollywood personalities.

He was allegedly involved in sending threatening social media messages and audio recordings to people associated with the film industry.

One of the high-profile cases involved actor Ranveer Singh. According to reports, a threatening voice message was sent to the actor’s manager, allegedly demanding Rs 20 crore. Mumbai Police had issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Boxer in connection with the threat.

His name has also surfaced in reports concerning threats to other Bollywood personalities, including Tushar Kapoor.

Investigating agencies are examining whether these incidents were part of a wider extortion and intimidation network allegedly operated by gang members based overseas.

Who is Harry Boxer?

Harry Boxer, whose real name is Harichand Jat, hails from Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror region. He reportedly earned the nickname ‘Boxer’ during his time learning the sport in Jaipur.

Before allegedly entering the criminal world, he had prepared for competitive examinations and worked as a boxing coach.

Investigators believe he later became associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and took on an important role in its overseas operations. He is suspected of coordinating extortion demands, issuing threats and maintaining communication with criminal associates in India.

Several criminal cases have been registered against him across different states, including Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and Delhi.

What happens next? India may seek Harry Boxer’s return

Harry Boxer’s detention in the US is being viewed as an important development in India’s efforts to track alleged gang operatives operating from foreign countries.

Indian investigating agencies are expected to coordinate with US authorities to initiate the necessary legal process for his return. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) may assist in coordinating with American agencies.

However, the exact legal procedure, including whether formal extradition proceedings have been initiated, has not yet been confirmed.

His questioning could provide investigators with further information about the alleged overseas operations of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, its extortion network and the threats directed at Bollywood personalities.

For now, Indian agencies are expected to focus on the legal process and further investigation into his alleged role in multiple criminal cases.