Rocky Gang Kingpin Gurvinder Singh Arrested in Sriganganagar with Illegal Arms
In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Gurvinder Singh, the alleged kingpin of the notorious Rocky Gang in Punjab, was arrested last night by the Sriganganagar police. The 42-year-old resident of Fazilka, who reportedly took over the gang's command after the death of Jaswinder Singh Rocky in 2016, was apprehended following a tip-off along a link road off the Abohar route.
Weapons Recovered and Additional Arrest
During the arrest, authorities seized an illegal .32 bore pistol, two magazines, and a total of 14 cartridges from Gurvinder Singh's possession. In a follow-up operation today, his associate, Gurjant Singh alias 'Janta', was also arrested. From Gurjant, police recovered a pistol, one magazine, and six cartridges, which were allegedly supplied by Gurvinder himself.
The police have registered a case under the Arms Act and confirmed that Gurvinder Singh is the prime accused in a Fazilka shooting incident, prompting his flight to Sriganganagar. He faces 18 criminal cases in Punjab, including a shooting at JK Restaurant in Jalandhar in December 2024.
Police Operation and Interrogation
The arrest was orchestrated by Constable Hardev Singh, who received credible intelligence about Gurvinder's hideout. A team led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Mani Ram swiftly moved to the location and made the arrest. Subsequently, Police Inspector Mukesh Kumar of the Matili Rathan Police Station led the search for Gurjant Singh, apprehending him near village Chak 23-Z.
Both accused are currently undergoing rigorous interrogation as part of ongoing investigations into their criminal activities and illegal weapons network.
