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Time of India
01-06-2025
- Time of India
Transnational criminal network busted in Amritsar, 3 arrested, arms recovered
Amritsar: Amritsar Rural police on Sunday claimed to have dismantled a transnational criminal network following the recovery of eight foreign-made sophisticated pistols and the arrest of three persons. The arrested accused have been identified as Fatehbir Singh alias Gandhi, Jagroop Singh alias Lalli, and Ranjit Singh, also known as Kaka, all residents of Vaniake. Gaurav Yadav, director general of police, Punjab, informed that police also recovered three Glock Gen 43 pistols (9mm), one Glock 26 Gen pistol (9mm), one Glock pistol (9mm), one .30 bore pistol, one PX5 .30 bore pistol, one Zigana pistol, 10 live cartridges (.30 bore), one motorcycle (used in transportation), and three mobile phones during a checkpoint operation conducted on the link road between Brar village and Kohala. During the operation, three persons travelling on a motorcycle were intercepted under suspicious circumstances. Upon verification and search, they were apprehended, said the DGP. Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested persons were in direct contact with the primary suspect, identified as Dugh, a resident of Manawala. Technical and scientific investigations indicate that the accused were in active communication with Pakistan-based arms smugglers, allegedly conspiring to smuggle weapons into the Indian territory, Yadav added. An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway to dismantle the entire terror network, he said.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Time of India
Firing outside Jaipur businessman's home linked to Goldy Brar gang's Rs 4 crore extortion bid
Image used is for representational purposes only JAIPUR: An extortion attempt linked to gangster Goldy Brar's gang resurfaced in Sriganganagar, with unidentified men opening fire outside businessman Raju Kathodiya's house in the Jawahar Nagar area late Tuesday night. The firing triggered panic in the locality. Police found bullet marks on the house wall and recovered empty cartridges. CCTV footage from nearby cameras is being examined. Sources said that earlier this month, the trader had received a threat demanding Rs 4 crore, allegedly in Brar's name. Brar, who is believed to be operating from Canada, is wanted in several criminal cases in Punjab and Rajasthan. On March 25 also, cartridges and a threatening letter were thrown at Kathodiya's house. With the latest incident Tuesday night, police suspect a clear extortion attempt by Brar's gang. A case was registered, and efforts are underway to identify the shooters. Due to Sriganganagar's proximity to Punjab and Haryana, organised gangs have increasingly been targeting wealthy individuals in Rajasthan's bordering districts. Sources said several traders are currently facing extortion threats. Recently, local police seized a large cache of arms and narcotics in two separate operations conducted by Kotwali and Jawahar Nagar police stations. Five accused were arrested, and police recovered 2.183 kg of heroin valued at Rs 12 crore in the international market, along with a Turkish Zigana pistol, six Austrian Glock pistols, 13 magazines, and 32 live cartridges — all banned for civilian use in the country.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
Firing outside bizman's house linked to gang extortion attempt
Jaipur: An extortion attempt linked to gangster Goldy Brar's gang resurfaced in Sriganganagar, with unidentified men opening fire outside businessman Raju Kathodiya's house in the Jawahar Nagar area late Tuesday night. The firing triggered panic in the locality. Police found bullet marks on the house wall and recovered empty cartridges. CCTV footage from nearby cameras is being examined. Sources said that earlier this month, the trader had received a threat demanding Rs 4 crore, allegedly in Brar's name. Brar, who is believed to be operating from Canada, is wanted in several criminal cases in Punjab and Rajasthan. On March 25 also, cartridges and a threatening letter were thrown at Kathodiya's house. With the latest incident Tuesday night, police suspect a clear extortion attempt by Brar's gang. A case was registered, and efforts are underway to identify the shooters. Due to Sriganganagar's proximity to Punjab and Haryana, organised gangs have increasingly been targeting wealthy individuals in Rajasthan's bordering districts. Sources said several traders are currently facing extortion threats. Recently, local police seized a large cache of arms and narcotics in two separate operations conducted by Kotwali and Jawahar Nagar police stations. Five accused were arrested, and police recovered 2.183 kg of heroin valued at Rs 12 crore in the international market, along with a Turkish Zigana pistol, six Austrian Glock pistols, 13 magazines, and 32 live cartridges — all banned for civilian use in the country.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Heroin worth Rs 12 crore, arms cache seized from Rajasthan's Sriganganagar
Sriganganagar police apprehended five individuals linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, seizing a substantial stash of foreign-made firearms and heroin valued at Rs 12 crore JAIPUR: Sriganganagar police Tuesday arrested five accused with alleged links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and seized a huge cache of foreign-made weapons and heroin worth Rs 12 crore. Police said the gang was being handled by a member of the Bishnoi gang from aboard and may have received the consignment from Pakistan. Police recovered seven pistols — six Glocks and one Turkey-made Zigana — along with 13 magazines and 32 live cartridges. Each of these pistols is estimated to be worth around Rs 15 lakh in the black market. Officers also suspect the confiscated heroin to have been smuggled from Pakistan. A car and a motorcycle used for trafficking were also seized. Key highlights Five arrested by Sriganganagar police with alleged links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Foreign-made weapons seized, including six Glock pistols and one Zigana pistol, along with 13 magazines and 32 live cartridges. Heroin worth Rs 12 crore confiscated, suspected to be smuggled from Pakistan. A car and motorcycle used for trafficking were also seized during the operation. The module was allegedly controlled by a Bishnoi gang member based abroad. Police suspect cross-border smuggling routes were used for the consignment. Weapons are estimated to be worth Rs 15 lakh each in the black market. The case is being investigated for links tointernational drug and arms trafficking.
Deccan Herald
06-05-2025
- Deccan Herald
Seven members of gang involved in major gold heists in 3 states arrested
A huge cache of arms, including 14 illegal Glock and Zigana pistols, 12 extra magazines, and 255 live cartridges, was recovered from them, it said.
