Two rival Punjabi gangsters claim responsibility for Sukhdool Singh’s death in Canada

Gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria have shared social media posts claiming responsibility for Sukhdool Singh's death in Canada’s Winnipeg.

Duneke's name also figured in a list of five persons released by the NIA on Tuesday for allegedly being involved in terror-related activities. (File)

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Punjab’s rival gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, in separate Facebook posts on Thursday, have claimed responsibility for the killing of Sukhdool Singh Gill alias Sukha Duneke in Canada’s Winnipeg. Duneke, an alleged ally of the Bambiha gang, was shot dead by unidentified assailants Wednesday.

Duneke was wanted in Punjab in cases of extortion, attempt to murder and murder.

Earlier today, Lawrence Bishnoi shared a post saying that he was responsible for killing Duneke. “Sukhdool had murdered our brother Gurlal Brar and was also behind the killing of Vicky Middukhera as well as kabaddi player Sandeep Nagal Ambian,” Bishnoi said in his post.

Moments after Lawrence’s social media post, another Punjab-based gangster, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, also claimed responsibility for the murder. Bhagwanpuria was once a close aide of Bishnoi but both turned foes later. Bhagwanpuria alleged he was taking revenge for Sandeep Nagal Ambian.

The Bambiha gang, which Duneke was allegedly working with, has a rivalry with the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gangs, police said.

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