Jagdish Patani, father of Bollywood actress Disha Patani, has obtained an arms license from the Bareilly district administration. The approval comes weeks after unidentified assailants fired several shots at the family’s ancestral home, raising serious security concerns.
Patani, a former deputy superintendent of police (DSP), applied for the license shortly after the incident. Bareilly District Magistrate Avnish Singh confirmed that Patani has been issued a revolver or pistol license after completing all legal checks and procedures, PTI reported.
Details of the fire
The shooting took place on September 12, 2025. Two men on a motorcycle drove near the Patani residence and fired about 10 bullets before fleeing. The sudden attack shocked the neighborhood and led to swift action by law enforcement agencies. The Kotwali police registered a case and started an investigation to identify the culprits.
Just five days later, on September 17, a joint team from Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), Haryana STF and Delhi Police located the suspects in Ghaziabad. During the encounter, both the men, identified as Ravindra and Arun, were killed. Although the attackers were neutralized, the motive for the shooting remains unclear. A social media post attributed responsibility for the attack to the Goldy Brar gang.
Security guarantee from the government
After the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured Jagdish Patani that he would get full protection from the state. Bareilly Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya also confirmed that security measures around the Patani house will continue to be in place as a precaution.
Disha Patani’s work commitments
Despite the tension at home, Disha focused on her professional commitments. She was last seen in a cameo in The B***ds of Bollywood.
On the work front, her upcoming film Welcome to the Jungle with Akshay Kumar is in the post-production stage. Patani is also part of the international project Holiguards directed by Kevin Spacey.
The issuance of the firearms license is a significant step towards ensuring the family’s safety following the alarming attack, while authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Frequently asked questions
1. Why did Disha Patani’s father get a gun license?
He got the license after gunmen fired at the family’s ancestral home in Bareilly, prompting him to seek personal security.
2. When was the shooting incident at Disha Patani’s house?
The attack took place on September 12, 2025, when two men on a motorcycle fired about 10 bullets around the house.
3. Have the suspects involved in the shootout been caught?
Yes. A joint team of UP STF, Haryana STF and Delhi Police killed two suspects, Ravindra and Arun, in an encounter on 17 September 2025.
