Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Members Arrested After Shootout In Jalandhar, 3 Pistols Seized

The Bishnoi gang is led by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in the Sabarmati jail in Gujarat.

Police shared pictures of pistols recovered from Bishnoi gang members.

Source : X@Punjab Police

Two associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were arrested after a shootout in Punjab's Jalandhar, police said on Wednesday. Both the criminals were facing many cases, including murder and extortion, the police said, adding that three weapons along with cartridges were also recovered.

"Jalandhar Commissionerate Police (@CPJalandhar) apprehends two associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang in #Jalandhar after a hot chase and shootout," Punjab Police said in a post on X.

"The police opened fire in retaliation after the suspects fired at them during the chase. The arrested individuals have multiple cases registered against them, including Extortion, Murder, Arms Act & NDPS Act," it said while sharing pictures from the spot.

Jalandhar Commissionerate Police (@CPJalandhar) apprehends two associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang in #Jalandhar after a hot chase and shootout.

The police opened fire in retaliation after the suspects fired at them during the chase. The arrested individuals have multiple… pic.twitter.com/f8MjdUkWMg

— Punjab Police India (@PunjabPoliceInd) November 27, 2024

The Bishnoi gang is led by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in the Sabarmati jail in Gujarat. The gang, which has about 700 shooters across the country, is under police scanner for several high-profile murders, including those of Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moosewala and NCP leader Baba Siddique. The gang has also sent many threatening messages to actor Salman Khan in the past.