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News18
2 days ago
- News18
3 Held For Shooting Punjabi Actress Tania's Father, Accused Linked To Lakhbir Landa Gang
Last Updated: Two of the arrested accused had gone to Dr. Kamboj's clinic on the pretext of seeking treatment and then opened fire. Moga Police, along with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Counter-Intelligence, arrested three people in connection with in the recent attack on Punjabi actress Tania's father, Dr. Aniljit Singh Kamboj. After a brief exchange of fire, the accused, reportedly associated with the terrorist network, were arrested. An exchange of fire between the police and the accused resulted in all three accused being injured. They were later admitted to the hospital for treatment. Speaking about the case, Moga SSP Ajay Gandhi informed that on July 4, two youths had arrived at Dr. Kamboj's clinic under the pretext of seeking treatment. One of them opened fire, leaving Dr. Kamboj critically injured. He was immediately taken to the hospital. Following the incident, a joint investigation was launched. CCTV footage helped identify the accused, and intelligence reports indicated they were armed and mobile in a vehicle, possibly planning another attack. Acting on the tip-off, the police set up a trap to intercept them. On receiving the information, the police became alert and tried to stop the car by surrounding the area, but the accused got out of the car and opened fire. The police retaliated and started firing, and these three accused were injured and have now been admitted to a hospital for treatment, said the official. 'The three arrested accused are associated with the gangster Lakhbir Landa gang, and we are investigating further. No police personnel have been injured in this entire operation. At present, the condition of Dr Aniljit Singh Kamboj is critical," the police said. First Published:


Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Punjab Police foil target killing plot linked to Canada-based gangster, 3 arrested
In a major breakthrough, Moga Police, along with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Counter-Intelligence, successfully foiled a target killing plot planned by Canada-based gangster Lakhvir Singh alias Landa Harike. Police personnel stand guard during a protest in Patiala. (Representational Image/ANI) Police arrested three key operatives who, according to initial investigations, were acting on Landa Harike's instructions to kill Dr Aniljeet Kamboj. In a post on X, DGP Punjab Police wrote, 'In a major breakthrough,@MogaPolice, in a joint operation with Anti-Gangster Task Force (#AGTF) & Counter-Intelligence, foils a target killing plot orchestrated by #Canada-based Gangster Lakhvir Singh @ Landa Harike and apprehends three key operatives.' An exchange of fire took place during the operation, in which the accused were shot in the legs. All three were taken to the Civil Hospital for treatment. Based on human intelligence and technical surveillance, the joint team dismantled the gang's plan and prevented a serious threat to public safety. "Preliminary investigation reveals that the arrested accused were acting on the directions of Lakhvir Singh @ Landa Harike to eliminate Dr. Aniljeet Kamboj. During the operation, an exchange of fire took place between the police and the accused, in which the accused sustained gunshot injuries to their legs. They have been shifted to Civil Hospital for treatment. Backed by human intelligence and technical inputs, the team successfully dismantled this targeted killing module, averting a serious threat to public safety," the post read. The police recovered two pistols (.30 bore) with 10 live cartridges, one pistol (.32 bore) with three live cartridges, and a car used by the accused. An FIR has been registered at the Fatehgarh Panjtoor police station. Further investigation is ongoing to uncover more links connected to this gang. "Recovery: 2 pistols (.30 bore) with 10 live cartridges, 1 pistol (.32 bore) with 3 live cartridges and 1 car. An FIR has been registered at PS Fatehgarh Panjtoor. Further investigation is underway to trace the module's forward and backward linkages. @PunjabPoliceIndremains committed to a zero-tolerance policy against gangsters and to ensuring public safety through well-coordinated, intelligence-led operations," the post further read.