Sri Mukhtsar Sahib, Sept. 2 -- The Sri Mukhtsar Sahib Police on Tuesday apprehended two associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang in a breakthrough against organised crime, the Punjab DGP said in a statement.

The police officials have recovered five illegal weapons during the operation. The weapons include pistols (.32 bore), one pistol (.30 bore), and five extra magazines.

"Preliminary investigation reveals that the duo are connected with the gang and are actively involved in furthering its criminal activities," the statement added.

The police officials are conducting further investigation into the matter to unearth the entire network.

On August 31, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Pathankot, CI Ludhiana and State Special Operations Cell ...