Delhi Police have arrested three individuals identified as shooters associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, successfully foiling a plot to carry out a targeted killing. Officials confirmed the arrests on Sunday, noting that the suspects were tracked following intelligence reports regarding their planned activities. According to police, the trio had been receiving instructions and information from a network of handlers based overseas.
The suspects, who possess prior criminal records and have been linked to previous shooting cases in Delhi, were apprehended by the Rohini District Special Staff. Authorities stated that the group was actively preparing to execute a violent crime when they were intercepted. The investigation is ongoing as police work to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy and identify other potential associates involved in the network.
These arrests occur during a period of heightened scrutiny regarding the Lawrence Bishnoi organized crime syndicate. The gang has recently faced significant international pressure following a series of indictments in the United States and Canada. As part of a multi-year investigation known as Operation Hard Ball, authorities in North America and Europe have charged numerous individuals linked to the group for alleged involvement in murder, extortion, and drug trafficking.
Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently imprisoned in India, remains a central figure in these investigations. US federal prosecutors have alleged that he and his close aide, Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, directed various criminal operations from behind bars. The FBI has issued a reward for information leading to the arrest of Goldy Brar, who is currently considered a fugitive based in the United States.
Local law enforcement continues to coordinate with national and international agencies to dismantle the gang's operational structure. The recent apprehension in Delhi is viewed as a significant tactical success in preventing further violence. Authorities are now focusing on analyzing the seized digital evidence and communication records to further disrupt the syndicate's ability to coordinate attacks.