The CIA staff of the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have arrested four members of an organised crime syndicate, identified as key associates of foreign-based gangster Doni Bal. Three firearms, live cartridges, and a Maruti Brezza car were recovered from their possession during the operation.
Operation Details
A team led by Inspector Surinder Kumar conducted the operation during naka checking. The police intercepted a car and apprehended four local youths: Nitish Chhabra (alias Love) from Model House, Naval Bhardwaj (alias Billa) from Jandiala, Mukul Gori from Bhargo Camp, and Prince from Basti Sheikh.
Recoveries Made
From Chhabra, a country-made pistol with a magazine and two cartridges were recovered. A .30 bore pistol with two cartridges was seized from Naval Bhardwaj. Mukul Gori had a Glock pistol with two cartridges, while a sharp-edged weapon was taken from Prince. The car used in criminal activities was also impounded.
Investigation Findings
Preliminary investigation revealed that Chhabra was in constant contact with gangsters Doni Bal and Ekam UK. These handlers would make extortion calls and direct their associates to fire at victims' premises to instill fear. Further probe exposed Bhardwaj's involvement in a firing incident near BNS Fashions in Santokhpura on June 12, where his associate Kush had already been arrested. His role also emerged in another firing on May 29 at Hio village in Banga, Nawanshahr.
Ongoing Efforts
Police are making efforts to apprehend two other accused involved in these incidents. The arrests are part of the 'Gangstran te War' campaign by the Jalandhar Commissionerate to curb organised crime.
