Jaipur, September 21, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested two alleged sharp-shooters linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang during an operation in Jodhpur, police said on Monday.
According to AGTF ADG Dinesh M.N., the accused were allegedly called to Jodhpur from Punjab to carry out an attack on a prominent businessman in the Marwar region.
The operation was launched after intelligence inputs indicated that the two suspects were staying in Jodhpur and preparing to target the businessman, police said.
The arrested accused have been identified as Jaskaran Singh alias Karan, Sunny and Katta, a resident of Harsingh Raynagar in Fazilka, and Rajinder alias Billa, a resident of Baluana in Abohar. The Punjab Police had announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh each for information leading to their arrest, according to the AGTF.
The operation was conducted by teams led by ASP Siddhant Sharma, Deputy SP Ravindra Pratap Singh and Inspectors Sunil Jangid and Ramsingh Nathawat, with assistance from local police.
The AGTF said both accused were wanted in connection with the murders of two businessmen in Punjab. Investigators allege that Jaskaran and Rajinder were involved in the killings of textile merchant Sanjay Verma in Abohar and Sahil Sen in Fazilka.
Police suspect that the murders were allegedly carried out at the direction of Lawrence gang members as part of extortion-related activities.
During preliminary questioning, the accused allegedly told investigators that they had travelled to Jodhpur to target another prominent businessman. The AGTF is now investigating the intended target and the circumstances surrounding the alleged plot.
Investigators also suspect that the two shooters would flee to Nepal after carrying out assignments and return when instructed to target another person. Police said the suspects were considered important operatives for the gang amid the incarceration of several other members.
According to the AGTF, information received by team member Rakesh indicated that the duo had entered Jodhpur from Madhya Pradesh through Sirohi. Their movements were subsequently tracked before the operation was launched after police received information about the alleged plan to attack a businessman near Jodhpur.
Further investigation is underway to establish the alleged target, the motive behind the planned attack and the wider network connected with the arrested suspects.
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