Punjab Police arrest 2 Lawrence Bishnoi gang members with extensive criminal history, over 15 cases

The arrested men were operating on the instructions of their foreign-based handlers, identified as Anmol Bishnoi and Arzoo Bishnoi.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that they fled to Nepal after committing the murder & returned on directions of foreign-based handlers to commit a sensational crime in Punjab. Both the accused have extensive criminal history and over 15 heinous crime cases registered against them in Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan & Gujarat, including under various criminal Acts,” Yadav said in a post on X.

He added they were also wanted in the murder of a man, Bharat Ratan alias Vicky, which took place in Fazilka on May 2.

Sharing operational details, Promod Ban, Additional Director General of Police (AGTF), said they received a tip-off that the two men were trying to enter Punjab.

“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, special teams were formed, who tracked down the accused persons on the Ambala-Patiala Highway and apprehended them near Village Shambu in an early morning operation,” Ban said, adding that a sophisticated weapon was recovered from their possession.

Gurmeet Chauhan, DIG (AGTF), said after executing the criminal task given by their handlers, the gang usually flees to Nepal and uses hideouts provided by their associates or foreign handlers.

A First Information Report (FIR) No 6 was registered under Section 111 (3)(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 25 (6)(7) of the Arms Act at the Punjab State Crime Police Station in SAS Nagar.