Mohali Police Crack Down on Gangster-Linked Firing and Extortion Case
In a significant breakthrough, Mohali police have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in a firing incident at a house in Sector-89, which occurred on the night of February 17/18. The attack, which targeted the residence and a parked Mercedes car, was reportedly carried out on the directions of notorious gangsters Prince Thikriwal and Bhavjot Singh, alias Bhavi.
Extortion Demand Follows Violent Attack
The violent assault was followed by an extortion demand of Rs 5 crore from the victim, escalating the severity of the crime. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, SP (Mohali) Saurav Jindal detailed the arrests, which were made under the guidance of SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans after an intensive investigation by the CIA staff and district police teams.
Identities and Backgrounds of the Arrested Accused
The arrested individuals have been identified as Rishav, aged 28, a resident of New Abadi near Monty Ice Cream in Khanna, Ludhiana district; Sukhwinder Singh, alias Sukh, aged 29, from village Iklaaha under Khanna Sadar police station; and Sukhmanpreet Singh, alias Sukhu, aged 19, from village Jargari under Payal police station in Ludhiana district.
According to police records, Rishav, who has passed Class 12, had two previous cases registered against him for rape and under the IT Act at Khanna City police station. He was arrested on March 6 from Khanna. Sukhwinder Singh, with an eighth-grade education, had two prior cases related to fighting at Khanna Sadar police station and was apprehended on March 9 from Anandpur Sahib. Sukhmanpreet Singh, an 11th-grade pass with no previous criminal record, was arrested the same day from village Jargari.
Case Registration and Investigation Details
SP Jindal confirmed that the case was officially registered at Sohana police station on February 18, based on a complaint filed by Gurjot Singh. The complainant alleged that while he was sleeping at his residence on the night of February 17/18, unidentified persons fired multiple shots at his house and his parked Mercedes car, causing significant damage.
The police investigation revealed that the attack was not a random act of violence but a calculated move linked to gangster activities, with the extortion demand adding a financial motive to the crime. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by Mohali police to combat organized crime and ensure public safety in the region.
