Last Updated: July 12, 2023, 05:15 AM IST
The accused, linked to Bishnoi gang, has as a criminal history with a number of cases registered against him in Punjab and Haryana.
Punjab’s anti-gangster task force makes a major breakthrough by arresting Randhir Singh, a key associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang
In a major breakthrough, Punjab’s anti-gangster task force on Tuesday arrested a key associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang with a pistol and some live cartridges on him.
“In a major breakthrough, AGTF-Punjab has arrested Randhir Singh @ Commando @Fauji, key associate of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang,” Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a tweet.
The accused has a criminal history with a number of cases registered against him in Punjab and Haryana, he said.
In a major breakthrough, AGTF-Punjab has arrested Randhir Singh @ Commando @ Fauji, key associate of Lawrence Bishnoi GangThe accused had a criminal history with number of cases registered against him in #Punjab & #Haryana (1/3) pic.twitter.com/2LmvGVhji9
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) July 11, 2023
“He was tasked by his handlers Goldy Brar & Jaggu Bhagwanpuria separately to harm specific targets. Further, he was assigned by Bhagwanpuria to help escape his jailed associate from police custody during court appearance,” said DGP.
A pistol and 10 live cartridges were recovered from Randhir Singh, he said, adding, his arrest has averted some “sensational crimes” from happening in Punjab and Haryana.
“One pistol along with 10 live cartridges have been recovered from the accused. Arrest of Commando has averted sensational crimes in Punjab & Haryana. @PunjabPoliceInd is committed to eradicate crime as per vision of CM Bhagwant Mann,” Singh said in another tweet.
Bishnoi, 30, is said to be involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Bishnoi is currently in custody in Delhi’s Tihar Jail. He has been accused of a number of crimes, including murder, extortion, and arms smuggling.
