Punjab: 2 aides of Bishnoi-Brar gang held after shootout in Jalandhar, arms seized

Two key aides of the Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar gang were arrested following a shootout and arms were seized from them near Wadala on Wednesday morning.

Swapan Sharma, police commissioner of Jalandhar, said that the duo was in contact with fugitive gangster Goldy Brar and was planning a major crime in the city.

“Acting on a tip-off, the police tracked the movements of the two gangsters, who were involved in crimes such as snatching and attempted murder, on the city outskirts. A check post was set up and the police attempted to stop their suspicious vehicle near Wadala. Balraj opened fire on the police, prompting retaliation during which he was injured,” Sharma said.

Balraj was admitted to a local hospital, he said.

“Pawan tried to escape the spot but was apprehended. We have recovered four illegal weapons and live cartridges from their possession,” Sharma added.

The commissioner Sharma stated that three criminal cases were already pending against Balraj, while Pawan was previously booked in two cases.