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Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: 1 held for firing at music producer's house
One of the accused behind firing outside the residence of music producer Pinky Dhaliwal on May 15 has been arrested from Yamunanagar, the Mohali police said on Tuesday. Identified as Ankit Rana of Yamunanagar in Haryana, the accused was nabbed on May 22 with the help of human intelligence and CCTV surveillance after being tracked for nearly 10 km, according to the police. The motorcycle used in the crime was stolen from Haridwar. SP Saurav Jindal said two persons had opened fire outside the Flying Centre International Centre, Yamunanagar, for extortion on May 15 before coming to Mohali where they fired at Pinky Dhaliwal's house after making an extortion call. He confirmed that Rana, who used to work as a delivery boy, had been associated with the Kala Rana gang for about six months. He was reportedly driving the bike while the pillion rider opened fire. He also has a criminal background with a snatching case registered against him in Yamunanagar. He said efforts were underway to arrest the second accused. A case under Sections 109(1), 3(5) of the BNS and the Arms Act has been registered. A court sent the accused to police remand till May 29 for further interrogation.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Firing at Pinky Dhaliwal's house: 1 of two shooters arrested
Mohali: In a breakthrough in the firing incident at Punjabi music producer Pinky Dhaliwal's residence in Sector 71, Mohali police have arrested one of the two shooters from Yamunanagar district, Haryana. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The motive behind the attack was extortion, police said, adding that the gangsters stole a motorcycle from Haridwar specifically to execute the crime. Superintendent of Police (investigation) Saurav Jindal on Tuesday said the arrested individual, Ankit Rana (21), a resident of Ucha Chandna village in Yamunanagar, is associated with the notorious Kala Rana and Lawrence Bishnoi gangs. Rana was apprehended from his native village by a team led by Inspector Harminder Singh of the CIA wing. Kala Rana is lodged in Delhi jail at present. According to Jindal, the two suspects had first stolen a motorcycle from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, before carrying out two back-to-back crimes — one in Yamunanagar and the other in Mohali. The stolen motorcycle was used in both incidents, and an FIR for the theft is registered at Haridwar. The Mohali firing incident took place outside Pinky Dhaliwal's home around 10pm on May 24. As per the complaint filed by his son, Gurkaran Singh Dhaliwal, two unidentified men initially approached the house asking for the address. They returned shortly afterward, left a threatening note on the gate, opened fire at the property, and fled the scene. The note mentioned the "Kala Rana Lawrence Bishnoi Group" in English. The case was registered at Mataur police station under multiple sections of the BNS and Arms Act. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Jindal said Pinky Dhaliwal had previously received threats from various gangsters, demanding extortion money. "Following the incident, a dedicated police team began working on the case. This led to the arrest of Ankit Rana," Jindal said. "He is now in police custody for nine days for further interrogation." Police revealed that Rana has a criminal background, with a previous snatching case registered against him at Chhapar police station in Yamunanagar. During interrogation, he admitted to also being involved in a shooting at the Flying Colors International Center in Bilaspur, Yamunanagar, on May 15. That case is under investigation by Bilaspur police.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
Gangster Kala Rana behind firing at Pinky Dhaliwal's house? Extortion possible motive
1 2 3 Mohali: A day after the residence of Punjabi music producer Pushpinder Dhaliwal, also known as Pinky Dhaliwal , in Sector 71 in Mohali came under heavy fire, police suspected the role of gangster Kala Rana behind the incident, saying extortion was a possible motive. A letter bearing the name 'Kala Rana' was thrown near the house by the shooters, police said. Police said two motorcycle-borne assailants fired nine shots outside the house late on Thursday night. A police team recovered nine bullet shells from the spot. CCTV footage traced the suspects who went towards Zirakpur from Mohali. The motorcycle used in the attack had an Uttar Pradesh registration number. Police sources have identified one of the suspects as Mani Rana, brother of gangster Kala Rana, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail. The same individuals are believed to have been involved in a similar firing incident in Yamunanagar earlier that day. Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans said, "We have got their CCTV footage and traced them till Zirakpur. It was an extortion case, but the family did not inform the police. A total of nine bullet shells were recovered from the spot. We have also been told that the same miscreants fired gunshots in Yamunanagar earlier in the day, which is being verified." Police believe the motive behind the firing was extortion, although no prior complaint was made by the family. Pinky Dhaliwal has been in the news in recent months after being accused by popular Punjabi singer and actress Sunanda Sharma of unlawful, exploitative, and defamatory conduct. She alleged that his actions caused her financial loss, mental trauma, and reputational damage. Dhaliwal was arrested in March, but later released after the Punjab and Haryana High Court declared the arrest illegal. The investigation into Thursday night's firing is ongoing. MSID:: 121215279 413 |
