two aides of Bhagwanpuria gang arrested, pistols seized
BATALA, Nov. 14 -- The Batala police have apprehended two key associates of foreign-based gangster Amrit Dalaam of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, and recovered two foreign-made .30-calibre pistols along with live cartridges from their possession, DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday.
Those arrested have been identified as Vijay Masih, a resident of Satkoha in Batala, and Malkit Singh, a resident of Naharpur Khaddar in Batala.
Yadav said investigation has revealed that both accused were tasked by gangster Dalaam to carry out target killings.
"Both the arrested accused have a criminal background with cases of attempt to murder, NDPS Act, and Arms Act registered against them," he said.
The DGP said that the accused Malkit Singh was also involved in a firing incident with rival gang members at Kalanaur bus stand in August 2025 and had been absconding since. Further investigation is underway to uncover the entire network and its backward and forward linkages, the DGP added.
DIG, border range, Sandeep Goel, said during the operation, Malkit attempted to flee police custody and opened fire on the police. He was overpowered after a brief exchange of fire., The accused sustained a bullet injury and is undergoing treatment at a local hospital. HTC...
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