8 members of extortion gang arrested in Jalandhar; Illegal pistol, bike, mobile recovered

June 24, 2025

Jalandhar, June 24: The Punjab Police have arrested eight members of an extortion and firing gang operating in and around Jalandhar, including two accused involved in a shootout during a police raid. The crackdown is part of an ongoing special campaign initiated by the Punjab Government and DGP to eliminate anti-social elements from the state.

Addressing the media, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harvinder Singh Virk stated that a special team led by SP (investigation) Onkar Singh Brar and SHOs from Lohian and Shahkot police stations successfully busted the gang involved in threatening and firing at petrol pump owners and local businessmen for extortion money.

Gang’s International link 

The gang is allegedly run by key gangsters currently based in the USA, Canada, and the UK, who use social media to recruit local youths. These operatives contact victims via phone, demanding money while threatening them with dire consequences, including gunfire.

In one case, extortion money of Rs. 50 lakh were demanded through Social Media threats.

Shootout during Police Operation

On June 19, a police team accompanied an accused, Manpreet Singh alias Manni, during a search operation for co-accused Navdeep Singh alias Sona, in Chabri Sahib. As they closed in, the suspects opened fire at the police party. SI Labh Singh, in self-defense, returned fire, injuring one accused, Gursewak Singh, Who was later admitted to a hospital. Both were arrested on the spot.

Weapons and vehicles seized

Police recovered 1 country-made pistol with 1 live round, 1 black pulsar motorcycle (without number plate) used in the crime, 1 blue mobile phone used for threats and coordination.

List of accused arrested

1. Anmolpreet Singh alias Mola
2. Manpreet Singh Alias Manni
3. Navdeep Singh alias Sona
4. Surinderpal Singh alias Shinda
5. Amarjeet singh alias Aman
6. Manpreet Singh alias Nana
7. Aseeman alias AMS
8. Jashanpreet Singh alais Jashan

Wanted masterminds abroad

1. Jarmanpreet Singh, Rajkaran Singh, Gagan (USA)

2. Satnam Singh (Canada)

3. Navdeep Singh alias Gola, Jagdeep Singh (UK)

4. Harman Singh, Gurdev Singh (Tarn Taran)

5. Lovepreet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh (Lohian)

Additional charges under Section 307 (Attempt to Murder) and relevant sections of the BNS and Arms Act have been filed against the suspects who opened fire at the police team. Investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of the gang’s operations and international links.