Ludhiana, Aug. 3 -- The Ludhiana rural police have arrested two members of a gang who were allegedly involved in firing at a jewellery shop in Jagraon to threaten the owner into paying protection money. The attack, which took place on July 28, was followed by a WhatsApp call to the jeweller demanding Rs.20 lakh in extortion, allegedly on behalf of the Gopi Lahoria gang.

The arrested accused have been identified as Gagandeep Singh alias Ghaddu, a resident of Kothe Baggu village, and Liaquat Ali alias Ali of Agwad Lope, Jagraon. The police recovered a .32 bore revolver, two magazines, and four live cartridges from their possession.

According to senior superintendent of police (SSP) Ludhiana rural, Ankur Gupta, the assailants' intention wa...