National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Six people who were working in an association of gangsters including Lawrence Bishnoi, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, and Goldy Brar on 23 February 2024. NIA conducted 76 raids on different locations among the 8 states to take apart the Nexus in the middle of terrorists, drug smugglers, gangsters, and traffickers based in India and abroad.
People arrested also include a close associate of Canada named Lucky Khokar Alias and The designated terrorist Arshdeep Singh Alias Arsh Dala. Further arrest includes Lakhvir Singh, Harpreet Dalip Bishnoi, Surinder, and Hari Om.
On Tuesday, The Resident of Bathinda, Punjab got arrested from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan. NIA is in contact with Arsh Dala and taking responsibility for him and received terror-related funds from him. He also provided arms and ammunition to associates of Arsh Dala in Punjab, which was also used recently, carrying out the murder in Jagraon on the administration of a Canadian-based terrorist.
The spokesperson of NIA said Arsh Dala was also involved in smuggling arms, ammunition, and explosive device (IEDs) all over International and inter-state borders in India for many banned terror outfits which include the Khalistan Liberation Force, Babbar Khalsa International, and International Sikh Youth Federation.
The Agency added that many people including Kabbadi players are booked for so-called involvement in terror and criminal activities. Hari Om Alias Titu was also arrested on Tuesday and they used social media to publicize their crimes to create fear among the people.
There were mine weapons that were snatched from Lakhvir Singh, The Mischievous criminal, and associate of Chotu Ram Bhaat. Then, NIA arrested Kaushal Choudhari, Amit Daga, Sukhpreet Singh, Bhupi Rana, Neeraj Bawana, Naveen Bali, and Sunil Balyan in the case.
The spokesperson said associates of gangsters, Surender Chaudhary and Dalip Bishnoi and Canada-based criminal Goldy Brar, Lawrence Bishnoi, and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria were arrested for raising funds enlisting Youth and terrorist acts on behalf of their gang.
NIA registered this case in August 2022. Ten people were accused including Lawrence Bishnoi, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Kala Jatheri, Kala Rana, Joginder Singh, Rajesh Kumar, Raju Basoudi, Anil Chippi, Naresh Yadav, and Shahbaz Ansari were arrested.
Surinder Chaudhry, who has been connected with illegal liquor, smuggling, and extortion from Alcohol and mining contractors in Haryana and has also been one of the main financers of terror gangsters was now arrested on Tuesday for attempting murder and extortion under the NDPS Act.
The Habitual criminal with 13 cases named Dalip Bishnoi, who was arrested Yesterday, was the imperative financer of the terror gangster syndicates He also provided support to the Ganges of Punjab and Rajasthan.
According to the Investigation by NIA, Many criminals fled to the countries such as Pakistan, Canada, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Australia. Further investigations are in process berth their connections and infrastructure support.
What is NIA?
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a federal agency of the Government of India, established in 2009, to combat terrorism and other national security-related matters.
The NIA is empowered to investigate and prosecute offenses related to terrorism, human trafficking, narcotics, counterfeit currency, cybercrimes, and other organized crimes with national and international ramifications. It is headquartered in New Delhi and has offices in various cities across India.
The agency has jurisdiction over the whole of India and has the power to investigate any crime committed within the country. It can also investigate crimes committed against Indian citizens or entities outside the country, subject to the provisions of international law and the domestic laws of the countries concerned.
The NIA is headed by a Director-General, who is a senior Indian Police Service officer, and has several other officers of different ranks and expertise to carry out its various functions. The agency works in close coordination with other law enforcement agencies within the country and also with agencies in other countries, as required.
