Delhi Police arrest three sharpshooters of Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate
New Delhi, July 8: Delhi Police on Saturday arrested three dreaded sharpshooters of the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate, said the authorities. The accused have been identified as Udit Shah (31), Anish Kumar (42), and Mohit Gupta (27).
According to the Special Cell, two single-shot pistols and four cartridges were recovered from their possession.
"As per the directions of senior officers, a team of Special Cell/NR (Northem Range) was tasked with busting the nexus of Lawrence Bishnoi and the Goldy Brar Gang operating in Delhi/NCR. The team worked relentlessly day and night and, through manual and technical surveillance, managed to gather valuable information about the associates of the dreaded criminals who are operating from behind bars", police added.
Furthermore, the accused were wanted in an extortion case under the jurisdiction of the Kotwali Police Station (located in the Chandni Chowk area). They allegedly sought Rs 20 lakhs from an Old Delhi merchant.
"All the arrested accused are habitual offenders and are history sheeters", the Special cell added.
A case has been filed against the accused under the relevant provisions, and an investigation is underway.
In 2022, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is charged with the murder of Punjabi musician Sidhu Moose Wala. Goldy Brar, a gangster from Canada, is also accused of plotting the murder of singer Moose Wala.
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- ANI
