4 min readChandigarh, New DelhiDec 18, 2025 12:21 AM IST
Police said that after Parry’s murder, Arzoo and Anmol Bishnoi-Harry Boxer gang claimed responsibility, maintaining that Parry was killed in revenge for their member who was allegedly murdered by the Goldy Brar gang in the UAE in November.
Five shooters attached to jailed gangster Anmol Bishnoi, allegedly involved in three high-profile murders in Punjab and Haryana, were arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on Tuesday.
Additional Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) P S Kushwah said Piyush Piplani (28) and Ankush Solanki (23) from Haryana, as well as Kunwarbir (30), Lovepreet Singh (26) and Santokh, alias Kapil Khatri (31) from Punjab, were arrested in two operations.
Police said the shooters are prominent members of Arzoo and Anmol Bishnoi-Harry Boxer syndicate, which is being operated from Canada and the US. The syndicate had put the Punjab and Haryana Police on high alert after allegedly murdering a bar and restaurant owner in Amritsar in September and a national-level kabaddi player in Panchkula in June. The syndicate, which was targeting kabaddi players and businessmen to extort them, was also allegedly involved in the murder of a former friend of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in Chandigarh earlier this month.
Kushwah said that Piyush and Ankush were among the main shooters in the murder of Lawrence’s former friend Inderpreet Singh, alias Parry, who was killed in Chandigarh’s Sector 26 on December 1. Parry’s murder was allegedly carried out against the backdrop of a gang war between Lawrence and Goldy Brar groups.
The Chandigarh Police will bring the assailants arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on production warrant to interrogate them in connection with Parry’s murder.
“The accused arrested by the Delhi Police in the Inderpreet Singh Parry murder case shall be brought to Chandigarh on production warrant for detailed interrogation,” said Inspector General of Police, Chandigarh, Pushpendra Kumar.
Chandigarh Police officials said that the accused already arrested in the Parry murder case will be confronted with the newly arrested shooters, including Piyush Piplani, Ankush Solanki and any other accused found involved, to establish the complete chain of events, conspiracy and roles of each accused. “All arrested accused will be confronted with each other to verify statements and gather further evidence in the case,” a senior police officer said.
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The IG added that coordination with the Delhi Police is underway and further investigation will focus on identifying the wider criminal network, funding, logistics and any local support extended to the shooters.
The Chandigarh Police is also examining links of the accused with organised crime syndicates operating across states.
Piyush and Ankush were also involved in the murder of kabaddi player Sonu Nolta on June 5 at Panchkula in Haryana, said the police.
“Piyush was the lead shooter in both the murders, while Kunwarbir was the driver of the tail and getaway car in which Piyush and Ankush travelled to kill Parry. The three are facing six cases each related to murder, extortion and the Arms Act in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh,” Kushwah said.
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Police said that after Parry’s murder, Arzoo and Anmol Bishnoi-Harry Boxer gang claimed responsibility, maintaining that Parry was killed in revenge for their member who was allegedly murdered by the Goldy Brar gang in the UAE in November.
Parry’s killing is seen as the first murder carried out after Lawrence and Goldy gangs split earlier this year.
Following the murder, Goldy released an audio message stating that Parry was not involved in any gang activity. He also claimed that Parry was Lawrence’s college friend, who had quit crime and recently got married.
Kushwah said that Santokh was wanted in the murder of Lion Bar and Restaurant owner Ashutosh Mahajan, alias Ashu, which took place in Amritsar in September. Lovepreet Singh, meanwhile, had recently been released on bail and joined the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
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“Kunwarbir, Kapil and Lovepreet were arrested near Ring Road at Shanti Van, where they had arrived looking for Kunwarbir’s earlier accommodation on Tuesday. Piyush and Ankush were arrested near Sarai Kale Khan bus stand the same day. Four firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from them,” Kushwah said.
Police said the accused had been directed to assemble in Delhi to execute an unknown target from among several people who had received threat and extortion calls from the syndicate.
Jagpreet Singh Sandhu is a Senior Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. He is a veteran reporter with over a decade of experience, specializing in legal, crime, and environmental reporting across the tri-city area (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula).
Professional Background
Core Beat: He primarily covers the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, CBI Courts, and Consumer Commissions. His legal reporting is known for breaking down complex judgments and tracking long-standing criminal cases.
Environmental Reporting: Jagpreet has become a key voice in reporting on the deteriorating air quality and weather patterns in the Punjab-Haryana region.
Crime & Technology: He frequently reports on cybercrime, digital arrest scams, and the intersection of technology and law enforcement, such as the development of citizen-centric policing apps.
Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025)
His late 2025 coverage has focused on significant judicial verdicts, major financial scams, and public health concerns:
1. Legal & CBI Court Verdicts
"12 years on, CBI court acquits Haryana judge, parents in wife’s death case" (Dec 17, 2025): Detailed coverage of the acquittal of a judicial officer in a high-profile dowry death case from 2013.
"‘Wicked & evil mind’: Court gives man 30-year term for kidnapping, sexually assaulting 8-year-old" (Dec 16, 2025): A report on a stern judgment from a Chandigarh district court in a POCSO case.
"Man acquitted in rape case after victim found ‘very happy’ in wedding reception" (Dec 9, 2025): Covering a unique legal observation regarding consensual relationships and age verification.
2. Investigative & Scams
"CBI registers FIR in Rs 1.14-cr Patient Welfare Grant scam at PGIMER" (Dec 19, 2025): An exposé on how funds meant for poor patients were siphoned off through forged documents and a photocopy shop inside the PGIMER campus.
"Month-long torture, Rs 85 lakh transfers: How ‘Innocence Certificate’ led to a ‘digital arrest’ of an elderly couple" (Dec 12, 2025): Detailing a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Chandigarh.
3. Environment & Public Safety
"Panchkula air turns ‘very poor’, fourth worst in country" (Dec 22, 2025): Reporting on the sudden spike in pollution levels in Panchkula compared to neighbouring cities.
"Soon, you can snap that overspeeding car, and report to Chandigarh Police" (Dec 16, 2025): Breaking news on a new mobile application being developed to allow citizens to report traffic violations via geo-tagged photos.
4. Gangster Culture & Crime
"City Beautiful in the crosshairs of gangsters" (Dec 14, 2025): A feature analysis of how Chandigarh has increasingly become a staging ground for extortion and rivalries between gangster modules.
"Shooters wanted for Parry murder held by Delhi Police Special Cell" (Dec 18, 2025): Following the developments in a high-profile murder case in Chandigarh’s Sector 26.
Signature Style
Jagpreet is recognized for his tenacious follow-up on cold cases and his ability to report on courtroom drama with a focus on victim rights. His work often highlights administrative lapses, whether in the handling of patient welfare funds or the enforcement of environmental standards. ... Read More
