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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Salman home firing: Accused denied bail
Mumbai: A special court in Mumbai has refused bail to an alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang member held in connection with the firing at actor Salman Khan 's residence last year saying the accused cannot escape MCOCA provisions merely because there are no criminal antecedents against him. The bail plea of accused Sonu Chander alias Sonukumar Bishnoi was rejected by Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act Judge Mahesh Jadhav on Friday, details of which were made available on Monday. The special court held that evidence clearly demonstrates Chander along with other accused and leader of the Bishnoi gang hatched the conspiracy to kill the victim. pti
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
PG owner shelters Bishnoi gang members sans verification, held
1 2 Jaipur: The owner of a paying guest facility in Sriganganagar district, where four members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were hiding, was arrested Sunday for allowing them to stay without any ID or police verification. The four gang members posed as students and were planning an extortion attempt when police raided the PG and caught them with illegal weapons. Police said Anand Kumar, 28, who runs Anand Boys PG in the Chhoti Naiyanwala area, ignored repeated instructions that no one should be allowed to stay in a hostel or PG without proper verification. The police had already informed him about the orders, but he continued to rent rooms without checking documents. A separate case was filed against him, and he was taken into custody after the raid. On July 18, acting on a tip-off, the police raided the PG and found four youths - Dilpreet Singh, 23, (DK), Anil Legha, 30, Vishnu Kumar, 25, (Ninja), and Hiralal, 23, (Heera), armed with a Turkey-made Zigana pistol and 14 cartridges. The suspects jumped from the third floor to escape but were caught and are now being treated at the district hospital for injuries. Two other youths were also arrested for breach of peace.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Police foil extortion plot, arrest 4 Lawrence Bishnoi gang members in Sriganganagar
1 2 3 4 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.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Rajasthan Police releases fresh list of 25 most active wanted criminals
Jaipur, Jul 18 (PTI) The Rajasthan Police has released a fresh list of 25 most active wanted criminals that includes some members linked to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Additional Director General (Crime) Dinesh MN issued the list on Thursday. The list includes names of 12 new criminals involved in serious crimes, many of whom carry cash rewards running into lakhs of rupees. The ADG has directed police commissioners of Jaipur and Jodhpur, all range IGs, district SPs, DCPs, GRP officials and ATS/SOG units to intensify efforts for the arrest of these listed criminals. 'These 25 criminals pose a serious threat to society. Arresting them is our highest priority. All police units will work in coordination to ensure none of them escape. We also urge the public to share any information with the police without hesitation," the ADG said. The list includes individuals wanted in cases of murder, robbery, dacoity, attempted murder, Arms Act violations, NDPS Act offences, and theft. The list include Lawrence Bishoi gang member Rohit Godara, wanted in 20 cases of murder and robbery, carrying a bounty of Rs 1 lakh from Rajasthan Police and Rs 5 lakh from the NIA. Mahendra alias Sameer Meghwal is name in the list. He is wanted in 25 cases including attempt to murder and theft, with a reward of Rs 5 lakh from the NIA and Rs 2 lakh from the state police. Virendra Singh Charan, Satvinder alias Goldy Brar, Anmol alias Bhanu, Shyam Sunder alias Sanwaria, Sunil Kalu Meena, and Anil Pandya are also among those listed, with rewards ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 lakh. Mahesh Harijan, Amarjeet Vishnoi, Subhash Moond alias Subhash Baral and Ajay Singh alias Ajju Bana are among the other criminals mentioned in the list. PTI SDA NB NB view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 22:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
With 12 new names, cops release list of 25 most wanted criminals
1 2 3 J aipur: Rajasthan Police Friday released a fresh list of 25 most wanted fugitives in the state, with 12 new names added and rewards running into lakhs announced for their capture. ADG (Crime) Dinesh MN said the arrests of these suspects are now a top priority, with clear instructions sent to police commissioners in Jaipur and Jodhpur, range IGs, district SPs, and units of GRP, ATS, and SOG. The updated list features criminals wanted for serious crimes ranging from murder and dacoity to arms trafficking, narcotics and extortion. Among the names on the list is Rohit Godara alias Rawataram, wanted in 20 cases including murder and robbery, with a reward of Rs 1 lakh from the Police Headquarters and Rs 5 lakh from the NIA. Mahendra alias Sameer Meghwal is named in 25 cases, including attempted murder and violations of the Arms Act, with a Rs 2 lakh bounty from PHQ and Rs 5 lakh from the NIA. Virendra Singh Charan carries a Rs 5 lakh reward from the NIA for nine cases of murder and loot, while Satvinder alias Goldy Brar is wanted in seven cases and carries rewards totalling Rs 5.5 lakh from different agencies. Anmol alias Bhanu, accused in 13 cases, has a reward of Rs 1 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Better hearing starts here Amplifon Book Now Undo Godara is a main henchman of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi who oversees the laters operations in Rajasthan and has been wanted in Rajut Theth and Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi murder case along with several extortion cases. Godara is a main henchman of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi who oversees the latter's operations in Rajasthan. He was wanted in the Rajut Theth and Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi murder cases, along with several extortion cases. Goldy is a long-time associate of Bishnoi, and Charan works closely with Godara. Shyamsunder alias Sanwaria, linked to 12 cases under the NDPS Act and attempted murder, also carries a Rs 1 lakh bounty; and Sunil, son of Kalu Meena, wanted in seven NDPS cases, has the same reward. The list includes seasoned offenders such as Anil Pandia, wanted in 39 cases and carrying rewards from Gujarat Police and Sikar SP; Subhash Moond alias Subhash Baral from Sikar with 29 cases; and Mokham Singh from Beawar Sadar, with the highest count—62 cases of murder, attempted murder, and robbery. Other fugitives include Rahul Swami and Mahendra Saran, alleged operatives of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Ajay Singh alias Ajju Bana of Kota, and several from Jodhpur, Sikar, Bhilwara, and Pratapgarh. Dinesh has also directed all range officers to identify their 10 most wanted criminals locally and submit monthly progress reports. This, he said, would maintain constant pressure on criminal elements and reinforce the police force's zero-tolerance policy.
