Police foil extortion plot, arrest 4 Lawrence Bishnoi gang members in Sriganganagar
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Jaipur: In a significant breakthrough, police arrested four members of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang in Sriganganagar, thwarting their planned extortion attempt targeting a local seed company owner.
The arrests occurred Friday night following a dramatic chase that ended with the suspects jumping from a third-floor building in an attempt to evade capture.
The arrested individuals were identified as Dilpreet Singh (DK), 23, Anil Legha, 30, Vishnu Kumar (Ninja), 25, and Hiralal (Heera), 23. All four sustained serious injuries during their escape attempt and are currently under police supervision at the district hospital.
Police recovered a Turkey-manufactured Zigana pistol and 14 cartridges from their possession, weapons typically associated with international criminal organisations and linked to several shooting incidents in the region. The firearms are believed to have entered India through international criminal networks.
SP Sriganganagar Gaurav Yadav revealed that the operation was the culmination of several days of surveillance, with plainclothes officers posing as delivery personnel and vegetable sellers to monitor the suspects' activities.
"The gang members had conducted detailed reconnaissance of their target, collecting photographs and video evidence," said Yadav.
Investigation revealed that the suspects were in direct communication with Hari Boxer, believed to be operating from abroad, along with other Lawrence Bishnoi gang associates. Their mobile phones contained photographs of potential targets, confirming their criminal intentions.
The arrests come amid rising concerns over recent violent incidents where criminal groups have targeted local traders with intimidation tactics. The suspects were remanded to three days of police custody following their court appearance Saturday.
Police officials said that these arrests have prevented an imminent attack, occurring amidst recent violent episodes where criminal groups fired shots to threaten traders in Rajasthan. The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover potential links to other criminal activities and gang members.
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