Target killing plot foiled: CI Jalandhar arrest operative of Lawrence Bishnoi’s aide, pistols recovered

Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested accused was acting on the directions of Dubai, UAE based Namit Sharma, who is a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence Jalandhar, foiled a target killing plot orchestrated by Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police team apprehended a key operative. Accused has been identified as  Himanshu Sood resident of  Phagwara, Kapurthala.


Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested accused was acting on the directions of Dubai, UAE based Namit Sharma, who is a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

Recently, Himanshu Sood along with his other gang members fired gunshots at a hotelier in Haridwar on the directions of Namit Sharma and was further tasked to eliminate other 2 targets in Madhya Pradesh and Kapurthala respectively.

Backed by human intelligence and technical inputs, the team successfully dismantled this targeted killing module, averting a serious threat to public safety.

His arrest marks another significant step in the ongoing crackdown on gangster networks with international linkages.

The police team also recovered arms and ammunition. As per police,  2 pistols (one .30 bore PX3 Pistol with 04 live cartridges and one .32 Pistol with 3 live cartridges) were recovered

An FIR has been registered at PS SSOC Amritsar and further investigation is underway to identify other associates and establish forward and backward linkages.

DGP Yadav assured that Punjab Police remains committed to neutralizing organized crime and safeguarding public peace.