The accused, who has been arrested by Punjab Police, was concerned in offering logistical help to the members of the Lawrence Bishnoi-led gang. (Representational picture)
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused together with different members of the gang was hatching a conspiracy to assault targets assigned to them by their international handlers
Punjab Police on Wednesday stated it has arrested an “operative” of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang from Kharar in Mohali, averting “possible sensational crimes” in the state.
The accused was recognized as Sachin alias Bacchi, a resident of Mangali in Hisar, police stated. Following dependable inputs, groups of the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) arrested Sachin from close to the gate of Chandigarh Group of Colleges in Landran, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav stated in an official assertion.
The accused was concerned in offering logistic help to the members of the gang, he stated.
With his arrest, police averted “possible sensational crimes” in the state. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused together with different members of the gang was hatching a conspiracy to assault targets assigned to them by their international handlers, the DGP stated.
Four pistols and 12 stay cartridges have been recovered from his possession, in line with the assertion.
Assistant Inspector General (AIG), AGTF, Sandeep Goel stated Sachin has a felony file and was needed by Punjab Police. A case has been registered beneath related sections of the Arms Act in Mohali, he stated. Further investigations are on and extra recoveries and arrests from this “module” are anticipated, he added.
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