Indore Police on Sunday arrested three members of Lawrence Bishnoi gang and took them on three-day police remand for further investigation. SHO Taresh Kumar Soni of Lasudia police station said that we had received information about the movement of some persons in a Thar vehicle. Upon search we recovered a pistol and six magazines.
SHO Taresh Kumar Soni said that three persons were searched and all of them are history-sheeters. These three are also wanted in Bihar. We have contacted Bihar Police. All three accused have been taken on police remand for three days. Further investigation is ongoing.
Lawrence Bishnoi gang members arrested
This is a continuation of the recent arrests of Lawrence Bishnoi gang members in various states. On Wednesday, Punjab Police captured two gang members after a high-speed chase and shootout in Jalandhar. The officers also recovered three firearms and a large quantity of cartridges, highlighting the potential threat posed by the gang members.
Following social media accounts
Earlier on Tuesday, Jaipur Police arrested four persons associated with Bishnoi gang after receiving information about their activities through social media. The arrested persons were allegedly following social media accounts belonging to Lawrence Bishnoi and Rohit Godara.
Many illegal weapons found in Madhya Pradesh
Jaipur Police said the suspects had obtained several illegal weapons from Madhya Pradesh and were planning to carry out orders from someone allegedly linked to the gang. Acting on information received from the Jaipur Commissionerate Special Team (CST), the police took them into custody before they could carry out further illegal activities.
Were working as courier for the gang
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Singh said the men were working as couriers for the gang and were arrested before they could receive further instructions. Many weapons were recovered from their possession. Further investigation into the Lawrence Bishnoi gang is underway and more information is awaited.