Jalandhar Rural police arrests Bambiha gang shooter with ‘sophisticated’ weapons

In a significant breakthrough against organised crime, the Jalandhar Rural police has apprehended a shooter of the notorious Bambiha gang and seized ‘sophisticated’ weapons. The arrest was made during a strategic operation in the Lidhran village under the Maqsudan police station.

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The accused has been identified as Aman Kumar alias Golden, son of Gulab Chand, originally from Padraunan village, Khushinagar police station, district Gorakhpur (UP), currently residing in New Beant Nagar, Jalandhar.

Divulging details, SSP Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh said that following specific intelligence a special operation was conducted on February 19 under the supervision of SP Investigation Jasrup Kaur IPS and DSP Investigation Sarvanjit Singh. The operation was executed by Sub-Inspector Amandeep Verma, in-charge Crime Branch Jalandhar Rural.

The police team intercepted the accused near Onkar Cold Store in Lidhran village, where they seized two 30-bore pistols along with 10 live cartridges from his possession.

During preliminary investigation, the accused revealed his connection to Harmandar Singh, son of Satnam Singh, a Bambiha gang leader currently lodged in Rohini Jail, Delhi.

The arrest has prevented a potential serious crime, as the weapons were reportedly intended for use during Harmandar Singh’s court appearance in Jalandhar.

The arrested shooter has been involved in several serious crimes in the past. In June 2018, he was booked for sexually assaulting a minor at the Rama Mandi police station in Jalandhar. His violent criminal record expanded in May 2022 when he attempted murder and participated in a riot in Kabirpur, Kapurthala, where illegal weapons were also seized from his possession.

Investigations have revealed that the accused is an active member of the Bambiha gang, working directly under the instructions of designated terrorist Arsh Dalla. This arrest has exposed the ongoing attempts of the Bambiha group to expand their criminal activities in the region.

“The arrest of this shooter has disrupted the operations of the Bambiha gang in the region. We are investigating deeper connections and possible planned criminal activities,” SSP Khakh said.

“The Jalandhar Rural Police continues its resolute campaign against criminal elements to ensure public safety and maintain law and order in the district. Further investigation is underway to uncover the broader network of criminal activities”, added SSP Khakh.