Pune police have arrested a suspected member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in connection with a firing incident at the office of a city-based steel businessman last month, an official confirmed on Saturday.
Suspect Apprehended in Rajasthan
The crime branch detained the suspect, identified as Pawan Ram, from Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan on Friday, the official said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Gauhar Hasan personally camped in Rajasthan to oversee the detention operation.
Details of the Firing Incident
Two unidentified individuals opened fire at the office of Amol Rajendra Chamadai, a steel businessman, in the Mantarwadi area of Pune on the night of June 18. The attack triggered panic in the locality. Soon after, individuals allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media post. A video of the firing also went viral on social media platforms.
Extortion Demand and Investigation
According to police, Amol Rajendra Chamadai alleged that he received a phone call from a person identifying himself as “Arzu Bishnoi” who demanded Rs 5 crore from him and his business partners. The police have launched multiple teams to track down other accused involved in the case. “We launched multiple teams to zero in on the accused. The police have detained one suspect in the case from Rajasthan. We are probing the matter further,” a senior crime branch official said.
