New Delhi: Filmmaker Rohit Shetty may face legal trouble after reportedly using ‘Police’ stickers and police-style lights on his private vehicles without official permission. The development comes amid heightened security concerns around the director, who recently resumed shooting for Golmaal 5 in Mumbai.
According to a report by Mid-Day, the Singham director allegedly customised at least two of his private sport utility vehicles (SUVs) by placing ‘Police’ stickers and installing police-style lights. Authorities say such use is prohibited unless the vehicle belongs to law enforcement personnel.
Did Rohit use ‘Police’ stickers and lights without permission?
Officials cited Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which states that using police insignia, logos, or identification boards on private vehicles is illegal. Only authorised officers from the police or other law enforcement agencies are permitted to display such markings.
A senior traffic officer confirmed that permission to use a ‘Police’ sticker and beacon lights is granted strictly to government officials performing official duties. After checking the vehicle registration details, authorities found that the SUVs are registered in Rohit Shetty’s name.
A senior Regional Transport Office (RTO) official told the publication, “Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as amended in 2019, it does not allow a ‘Police’ sticker, logo, or board on a private vehicle, under Section 177.”
Rohit Shetty house firing incident
The situation follows a security scare earlier this year involving the filmmaker. On January 31, unidentified gunmen reportedly fired shots outside Shetty’s residential building in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The attack triggered a major investigation by local police.
Members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang later claimed responsibility for the firing in a social media post. The message warned the filmmaker and suggested the shooting was meant as a “small trailer,” adding that future threats could escalate if the warning was ignored.
Following the incident, Rohit reportedly wrote to Deven Bharti requesting enhanced security for himself and the cast and crew of Golmaal 5. However, reports suggest that official permission for additional security measures had not yet been granted.
Rohit Shetty and his legal team have not issued an official statement.
Meanwhile, the filmmaker continues work on Golmaal 5, the latest instalment of his popular comedy franchise featuring actors Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar, alongside a large ensemble cast.