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News18
a day ago
- News18
Towel, Shaver & Australian Address: Courier For Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi Raises Alarm
The parcel, reportedly sent by a woman, may have been a test run to check whether a delivery could successfully reach Bishnoi inside the high-security jail A mysterious parcel from Australia, addressed to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi at Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat, has triggered concern among Indian security agencies. The package was intercepted at a foreign post office in Gujarat, which handles international shipments to and from the state, and has since become the subject of a multi-agency probe. The parcel was reportedly sent under the name Vandana Gaur, with an address in Australia that is now believed to be fake, according to intelligence sources. Curiously, the contents of the package—a towel and a strong shaver—were ordinary, which only deepened suspicions. Officials are questioning why someone would send such commonplace items from abroad, suggesting the parcel may have been a test run to check whether a delivery could successfully reach Bishnoi inside the high-security jail. What has further raised eyebrows is the fact that the sender reportedly paid around Rs 7,000 as international parcel charges, a considerable sum given the low value and easily available nature of the contents. This has added to suspicions that the shipment may have had an ulterior motive beyond what is visible. This isn't the first time such an attempt has been made. Sources say a similar incident occurred earlier in a different state, pointing to a possible pattern. Meanwhile, in a related crackdown, the Rajasthan Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested Aditya Jain, a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi–Rohit Godara gang, from Dubai. Jain is accused of acting as a 'control room" for the gang—coordinating extortion rackets and issuing threat calls on behalf of the network. Bishnoi, despite being lodged in Sabarmati Jail, continues to operate his criminal syndicate using VPNs and mobile phones, according to investigators. His name has come up in several high-profile cases, including the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala, threats to actor Salman Khan, the killing of a gym owner in South Delhi, and most recently, the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. Born into a well-off agricultural family in Dhattaranwali village in Punjab's Ferozepur district, Bishnoi belongs to the Bishnoi community, prevalent in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. He moved to Chandigarh in 2010 for college, where he joined DAV College and later became president of the Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) from 2011 to 2012, marking the beginning of his descent into organised crime. First Published: June 02, 2025, 10:11 IST
India Gazette
4 days ago
- India Gazette
UP: Wanted criminal shot in leg during police encounter near Kalyan Apartment in Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 30 (ANI): A suspected criminal was shot in the leg during an encounter with police near Kalyan Apartment in Lucknow on Friday morning, according to the UP police officials. The man, identified as Farman, son of Sabir Ali, was injured after he allegedly opened fire on the police during a chase. According to DCP East Shashank Singh, the incident took place when Ghazipur police launched an intensive investigation campaign to search for suspicious persons in the area. 'This morning, Ghazipur police was conducting intensive investigation campaign for suspicious persons. During checking, the entire team of SHO Ghazipur saw a white car without number plate coming. They tried to stop it for questioning. The driver recklessly drove the car forward. The police team chased him,' said Singh. He added, 'When they did so, the car went out of control and collided somewhere and the driver got down from the car and fired at the police team. In retaliation, the police team also fired. In this, the suspicious person got shot in the leg.' After being injured, the accused was quickly overpowered and taken into custody. He was later identified as Farman, and further investigation revealed a criminal history. 'He has been identified as Farman, son of Sabir Ali... When he was further interrogated, it was found that there were many more cases against him,' the DCP said. The police said that medical assistance was provided to Farman, and a formal arrest was made. Further legal action is underway. Earlier, on Wednesday, two police personnel, including a constable, were injured during an encounter in Hapur, where Naveen Kumar, a notorious sharpshooter of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was killed by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Delhi Police's Special Cell. A notorious criminal, Naveen Kumar, was wanted in several cases and was also an active member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Kumar was wanted in a murder and MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) case of Thana Farsh Bazar in Delhi. The wanted accused Naveen was an active member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and is a sharpshooter, the officials said. Additional SP, Noida, Raj Kumar Mishra, stated, 'Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) Noida unit and Delhi Police's Special Cell yesterday got information that the absconding accused of a murder case of Farsh Bazar is visiting Hapur. When police intercepted the criminal, he started firing at our team. In retaliatory fire by the Police, the criminal was injured, and later In retaliatory fire by the Police, the criminal was injured, and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. He had more than 20 cases registered against him. He was an active member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. In this operation, two police personnel, including a constable, sustained injuries.' As per the officials, twenty cases, including murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, robbery and MCOCA, were registered against him in Delhi and UP, and he had been sentenced by the court in two cases in Delhi. (ANI)
Hans India
4 days ago
- Hans India
Bishnoi gang sharpshooter Naveen killed in encounter
Hapur: Notorious sharpshooter and Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Naveen Kumar was gunned down in an encounter with a joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) and the Delhi Police Special Cell in the Kotwali police station area of Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh. The operation unfolded on Wednesday night as part of an intensified crackdown on organised crime networks. Naveen, a resident of Loni in Ghaziabad and a wanted criminal under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) sustained multiple bullet injuries during the exchange of fire. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival by doctors. Naveen Kumar had a long and violent criminal record, with over 20 serious cases registered against him in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, including charges of murder, attempt to murder, robbery, kidnapping, and dacoity. He had been convicted in two criminal cases in Delhi and was wanted in connection with a recent murder in Delhi's Farsh Bazaar area. Providing details of the operation, STF Noida's Additional SP R.K. Mishra said, 'STF Noida Unit and Delhi Police Special Cell had received input that Lawrence gang's sharpshooter Naveen Kumar, resident of Ghaziabad's Loni, is heading towards Hapur to commit a crime.' 'The team alerted the Hapur Police and launched a joint check near Anand Vihar in the Nagar Kotwali area. During the operation, a suspicious biker was intercepted. When signalled to stop, the suspect opened fire on the police team. In the retaliatory firing, the criminal was injured,' Mishra said. 'He was immediately taken to the hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. The body has been sent for post-mortem,' he added. Officials confirmed that Naveen Kumar was listed under MCOCA due to his continued involvement in organised criminal activities and was on the radar of multiple law enforcement agencies. His elimination marks a significant blow to the operations of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in the region.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Bishnoi gang shooter killed in UP encounter
A joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh special task force (STF) and Delhi Police's special cell led to the killing of wanted gangster Naveen Kumar, a sharpshooter linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, in an encounter late on Wednesday night in the Hapur Kotwali area, officials confirmed on Thursday. Naveen Kumar, a resident of Loni in Ghaziabad district, was facing multiple charges, including murder, kidnapping, robbery and offences under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). He had been evading arrest for several years and was considered a key member of the Bishnoi network, with close ties to gangster Hashim Baba. According to additional director general of police (STF) Amitabh Yash, the joint team from STF Noida unit and Delhi Police special cell came under fire when they tried to intercept a group of armed men. A gunbattle followed in which Naveen was seriously injured. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The STF confirmed that Kumar was wanted in connection with a murder and MCOCA case registered at Delhi's Farsh Bazar police station. 'He was injured in an encounter with the joint team and later succumbed at the hospital,' an STF statement said. In total, at least 20 criminal cases had been registered against him in Delhi and UP, including two in which he had been convicted. His offences ranged from murder and attempted murder to kidnapping and robbery. Lawrence Bishnoi's gang has been linked to a series of high-profile crimes across the country. Police officials said Naveen's killing is expected to impact the gang's operations, especially in the Delhi-NCR region. 'This encounter sends a clear message to criminal networks operating in northern India. We are committed to dismantling these gangs and ensuring the safety of citizens,' a senior official involved in the operation said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Gunfire and extortion: Overseas gangsters target Haryana's liquor trade
Representative AI image JIND: Gangsters have shaken Haryana for the past one week after they committed firing incidents at multiple locations in different districts of the state. These incidents have been reported at liquor vends, shopkeepers and businessmen for ransom, protection money and partnership in liquor shops. With the implementation of the new excise policy for the years 2025 to 2027, liquor traders in Haryana have come under the target of gangsters as they created an atmosphere of fear among them by firing and threatening. Reportedly, this liquor business has a worth Rs 14,000 crore annually in the state and criminals are now demanding a share. In some places, threats are being made to claim up to 10% of the profits without investing any money, while in others, attempts are being made to extort money from traders in the name of protection money. At the same time, in certain districts of the state, gangsters are trying to use their influence to secure contracts for their close associates. Sources said that Lawrence Bishnoi, Kala Jathedi, Bhuppi Rana, Kala Rana, Mintu Modsiya, Raju Basodi, Surender alias Chiku, Chota Samainia, Bhau and Kaushal gang's associates are threatening people in the name of partnership and protection money. Apart from these gangs, local goons are involved in these activities for past many years at district level in Haryana, said sources. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en La Plata (ver precio) Verisure Undo Earlier, tenders used to be issued for every year, but this time liquor contracts are being granted for 21 months in Haryana. Recently, some miscreants opened fire at a liquor shop In Haryana's Rohtak district where they opened around 13 rounds of fires. The assailants even recorded a video of the firing and posted it on Instagram. In the video, one of the criminals revealed his name. Along with the video, a threatening message was posted that read "If anyone fills out a form to get this liquor contract, we will shoot them so many times they won't even understand what hit them. " After the video surfaced, an FIR was registered at the IMT Police Station in Rohtak, and an investigation was initiated. In another incident that occurred six days ago in Rohtak, on Subhash Road, in front of Veer Motors, two bike-borne assailants fired four rounds in broad daylight and fled the scene. Upon receiving the report of the shooting, Arya Nagar Police, CIA-1 and 2, and DSP Ravi Khundia reached the site and began their investigation. An incident that occurred two days ago in Yamunanagar district caused panic in the city when a youth on a motorcycle opened indiscriminate fire early in the morning. The shooting occurred at a liquor shop owned by Brijpal, located on Govindpuri road in the heart of the city. More than 12 rounds were fired, creating an atmosphere of fear. This liquor shop is located on a road where many hotels, shops, and showrooms are also situated, though they hadn't opened yet at the time of the firing. The glass and bottles at the liquor shop were shattered due to the gunfire. On Tuesday night, two masked criminals on a motorcycle in Jind district fired shots at four different locations within approximately 1.5 hours. The incidents occurred near the sugar mill in Jind, Khatkar Toll Plaza, a pipe factory, and a seed store in Uchana. After firing at the pipe factory, they demanded Rs 50 lakh extortion from its owner via phone. The criminals claimed they were members of the Dhaula Khatkar gang. The firing at four locations has caused widespread panic among the public. According to information, newly released criminals are targeting village-level liquor shops as a means of livelihood. These liquor outlets are being seen as an easy source of income. These criminals offer a kind of protection to the contractors to ensure that no one else sells liquor in their area. Such incidents involving liquor shops occur in Haryana every year, but now, even young people are getting involved in this business, attracted by the prospect of easy money. Simardeep Singh, DIG, Special Task Force (STF), told the TOI that gangsters based abroad are sending their henchmen to liquor shops to demand extortion, but strict action is being taken by the police. Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in all districts have been instructed to take action at their respective levels. Strict action will be taken against these accused individuals, he added.
