Wanted in multiple states, 2 Lawrence Bishnoi gang members arrested from Patiala-Ambala highway
The accused have an extensive criminal history and over 15 heinous crime cases registered against them in Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan and Gujarat
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Two operatives of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who were facing several criminal cases, have been nabbed from the Patiala-Ambala highway near Shambhu village, the Punjab Police said on Thursday.
The police recovered a 9-mm Glock pistol and six live cartridges from their possession.
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"In a major breakthrough, Anti Gangster Task Force (#AGTF) Punjab, arrests two most-wanted Lawrence Bishnoi gang operatives from #Patiala-#Ambala Highway near Village Shambhu," Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on X.
Preliminary investigation revealed that they fled to Nepal after committing a murder and returned on the directions of foreign-based handlers to commit a "sensational crime" in Punjab, he further said.
"Both the accused have extensive criminal history and over 15 heinous crime cases registered against them in #Punjab, #Delhi, #Rajasthan & #Gujarat, including under various criminal Acts," he said.
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They were also wanted in the recent murder of Bharat Ratan alias Vicky in Fazilka, the DGP added.
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