Bishnoi Gang Aides Arrested In Rajasthan For Alleged Independence Day Terror Plot: Report

Last Updated:August 16, 2025, 17:30 IST

Rajasthan Police arrested individuals linked to Lawrence Bishnoi’s network planning terror activities in Delhi and Gwalior

A file photo of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi (PTI)

Rajasthan Police have arrested several individuals allegedly linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s network, who were planning terror activities in Delhi and Gwalior ahead of Independence Day on 15 August, Indian Express reported on Saturday.

According to Additional Director General of Police (Crime Branch) Dinesh MN, the arrests were made in connection with a grenade blast that took place on 7 July in front of a liquor shop in Nawanshahr, Punjab. The suspects were reportedly involved in planning further attacks and had fled to Rajasthan after the explosion.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Jitendra Chaudhary from Tonk, Sanjay from Hanumangarh district, and Sonu alias Kali from Kapurthala, Punjab. Police also detained three minors. They were picked up last week from Jaipur and Tonk districts and later handed over to the Special Operation Cell of Punjab Police in Amritsar.

ADG Dinesh MN told the publication that a special team led by Additional Superintendent of Police Siddhant Sharma from the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) was sent to Jaipur and Ajmer regions. The team operated undercover and arrested the suspects on 10 August after gathering intelligence.

During interrogation, it was revealed that the accused were in contact with Zeeshan Akhtar, believed to be the handler of the gang from Canada. Zeeshan had also claimed responsibility for the murder of Baba Siddique in Mumbai.

“These criminals use social media platforms like Instagram to contact and recruit local youth by luring them with money," the ADG said.

The police officer further stated that Zeeshan had supplied grenades for the Nawanshahr attack and had instructed the group to carry out similar blasts in Delhi and Gwalior on Independence Day.

Separate Arrest In Punjab

In a related development, Punjab Police arrested two more Lawrence Bishnoi gang operatives from the Patiala-Ambala highway near Shambhu village on Thursday. A 9 mm Glock pistol and six live cartridges were recovered from them.

According to Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, the duo had escaped to Nepal after committing a murder and returned to India under instructions from foreign-based handlers to carry out a high-profile crime in Punjab.

“They are involved in over 15 serious criminal cases across Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat," DGP Yadav said, adding that they were also wanted in the recent murder of Bharat Ratan alias Vicky in Fazilka.

(With inputs from agencies)

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