Indian filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s team clarified the recent controversy over alleged ‘unauthorised’ police stickers on his personal vehicles. The statement came days after reports suggested Shetty could face legal action for modifying at least two cars with police identification stickers.

Shetty’s spokesperson said the stickers were added after a firing incident at the filmmaker’s Mumbai residence on January 31, 2026. “Following the firing incident at Rohit Shetty’s residence, the police had implemented heightened security measures and provided protection. Identification stickers were placed during the initial phase which have now been discontinued," the statement read.

The spokesperson added that Shetty continues to be under police protection, with two personnel assigned for his safety, and thanked the Mumbai Police for their cooperation.

Earlier reports by Mid-Day revealed that Shetty’s vehicles had police stickers without permission. An official from the Regional Transport Office explained, “According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as revised in 2019, a ‘Police’ sticker, logo, or sign is not permitted on a private vehicle, as defined in Section 177.”

The firing incident involved five rounds of bullets at Shetty’s Juhu residence.The Mumbai Crime Branch investigation revealed that the vehicle used in the attack was sourced from Pune. Five accused were arrested and charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act( MCOCA, 1999).

The investigation set up that the accused were in connection with Subham Lonkar, who allegedly aimed to spread terror in Mumbai. Rs 40,000 was reportedly transferred from Lonkar to one of the accused as part of the plan.