The Delhi Police crime branch has successfully apprehended two shooters associated with the Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang, shedding light on a recent shooting incident at the residence of former Punjab MLA Deep Malhotra in Punjabi Bagh on December 3.
Both shooters, identified as Akash from Sonipat and Akhil from Charkhi Dadri, played critical roles in the targeted shooting at the ex-MLA’s residence. The assailants were allegedly acting on the orders of Goldie Brar, who allegedly threatened the former MLA via voice notes and demanded his release.
Goldie Brar’s criminal activities extended beyond the shooting, as liquor vends linked to the ex-MLA were set ablaze in Punjab, further escalating tensions.
Simultaneously, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated searches at nearly a dozen locations in Haryana and Rajasthan, focusing on individuals with connections to the incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Bishnoi, who is currently in jail and implicated in the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, is a notorious figure with a history of involvement in criminal activities.
The ED raids, conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), targeted the residences of suspects associated with Bishnoi, aiming to uncover financial links and illicit transactions within the gang. The Punjab Police had previously indicated that the killing of Moosewala was the result of inter-gang rivalry, with the Bishnoi gang being implicated.
Lawrence Bishnoi, arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in November 2022, has a history of involvement in various criminal conspiracies and targeted killings across regions like Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi.
The recent arrests and ED raids provide a significant breakthrough in unveiling the intricate web of criminal activities orchestrated by these notorious gangs, underscoring the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in curbing organized crime. The ongoing investigations aim to dismantle the criminal network and bring the perpetrators to justice.