Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Allegedly Claims Responsibility for Brazen Delhi Businessman Murder
In a chilling development that has sent shockwaves through the capital, the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang has allegedly claimed responsibility for the daylight murder of a 35-year-old businessman in northwest Delhi's Bawana industrial area. The brazen killing occurred on Monday afternoon and has prompted a multi-pronged police investigation into what appears to be a significant escalation in gang violence tactics within the city.
Social Media Claim and Gang Warning
The claim surfaced through a social media post authored by an account under the name 'Randeep Malik Anil Pandit', which police sources confirm is new and not the usual channel used by the gang. The authenticity of this claim is currently being verified by investigating agencies. The post featured a picture of Lawrence Bishnoi wearing a hoodie and stated that the killing was carried out on behalf of multiple criminal groups including Lawrence Bishnoi, Jitender Gogi Maan, Hasim Baba and Kala Rana.
The message, written in a disturbing mix of Hindi and English, accused the victim of "interfering in their work" and delivered a stark warning: "He was entering the middle of our call, so we exited him from his life." The post further threatened that anyone else attempting to obstruct their operations would be eliminated without prior notice or warning call, marking a concerning shift in gang communication and intimidation tactics.
Details of the Daylight Attack
The victim, identified as Vaibhav Gandhi, was a plastic granules manufacturer operating in Sector 4 of the Bawana industrial area. According to preliminary police investigations, the murder occurred around 12:51 PM on Monday when Gandhi was inside his car outside his factory premises. Four assailants on motorcycles approached his vehicle, with one immediately opening fire from a pistol.
When Gandhi attempted to flee the scene, the gunmen pursued him for approximately 50 meters while firing multiple rounds. A fatal shot to the chin caused him to collapse, after which the attackers fled with his belongings including a laptop bag. The entire incident unfolded in broad daylight in an industrial area, highlighting the audacity of the perpetrators.
Multiple Investigation Angles Being Explored
Police are currently investigating several possible motives behind the killing:
- Extortion Theory: The brazen nature of the killing, if confirmed as extortion-related, would represent a new and alarming trend for Delhi. Lawrence Bishnoi and other gangs typically employ less violent intimidation tactics such as firing at targets' cars and houses to scare victims into paying money.
- Robbery Gone Wrong: Investigators are strongly considering the possibility of a robbery attempt that escalated into murder. Sources indicate the shooters might have been tipped off about a cash movement in Gandhi's car and targeted him specifically. At the crime scene, the assailants allegedly demanded Rs 1-1.5 crore and even peered into the victim's vehicle where some cash was reportedly kept.
- Business Rivalry: Police are exploring potential business conflicts that might have led to the murder, given Gandhi's position as a manufacturing business owner in the industrial area.
- Mistaken Identity: Investigators are examining the possibility that the Lawrence gang mistakenly identified Gandhi as a hawala trader involved in a payment dispute of Rs 1-1.5 crore in a case involving another businessman.
Geographical Connections and Police Response
Law enforcement agencies suspect the involvement of Haryana-based shooters based on their movement patterns after the crime. The geographical connection adds complexity to the investigation as criminal networks increasingly operate across state boundaries. Delhi Police have launched a comprehensive probe combining technical surveillance, witness statements, and forensic evidence from the crime scene.
The case represents a significant challenge for Delhi law enforcement as they work to verify the gang's claim while pursuing all investigative angles. The public nature of the threat and the daylight execution suggest criminal elements may be testing new boundaries in urban violence, requiring a robust response from security agencies.
