Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Three armed men linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi opened fire at a supplements store in Haryana’s Sonipat on Friday, triggering panic among the people in the area. The brazen daylight attack, which was later claimed by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in a social media post, was captured on CCTV cameras installed at the premises.
Police sources said the shooters – two of whom were later identified through CCTV – arrived on a motorcycle and entered Pahal Nutrition, where the shooting occurred. In the footage, a shooter hands a slip to the manager seated at the counter. Moments later, he then takes out his gun, aims at the manager and tries to shoot him, but the weapon malfunctions and the manager ducks for cover with the table. The attacker flees the shop.
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In another CCTV footage, one of the attackers is firing at the shop, which damages the shop’s glass facade, while his second accomplice who flees the store is also seen while brandishing his gun.
COPS SUSPECT FIRING LINKED TO GANG RIVALRY
Investigators said the firing appears to be linked to an ongoing rivalry between the Bishnoi gang and the Rohit Godara gang. Two months ago, the owner of Pahal Nutrition had reportedly received an extortion demand of Rs 2 crore under Godara’s name.
Soon after the incident, a social media post surfaced claiming responsibility for the firing. The post, allegedly made by gangster Randeep Malik on behalf of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, asserted that the attack was orchestrated by him along with an associate identified as Anil Pandit, who is said to be based in the US.
The post accused the store owners of paying extortion money to rival gangster Rohit Gadara. Malik alleged that Pahal Nutrition was selling fake products and “corrupting the youngsters,” and warned that anyone paying money to their rivals would be targeted.
The post also contained threats against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma, asking him to apologise to village sarpanches or face consequences. Police, however, have said they are yet to verify the authenticity of the post and its claims.
COPS IDENTIFY 2 SHOOTERS INVOLVED IN FIRING
Meanwhile, police have identified two of the shooters as Kapil and Ashish Malik, both residents of Sonipat. Officials said the attack was allegedly carried out on the instructions of Randeep Malik, who is believed to be operating from abroad.
DCP (Crime) Narendra Kadian said police are examining the CCTV footage and the viral social media post, and assured that the accused would be arrested soon.
The incident has heightened fear among local traders and businessmen, with residents expressing concern over the growing influence of organised crime in the region.
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(with inputs from Pawan Kumar)
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
