CHANDIGARH – A tense shootout erupted early Wednesday morning in Chandigarh when police cornered suspected gangsters in a forested area behind Sector 39’s Jירה Mandi. The dramatic encounter left one notorious criminal, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, wounded and hospitalized.
Acting on precise intelligence about a taxi carrying the fugitives, Chandigarh Police swiftly surrounded the dense jungle patch. The suspects, wanted for a brazen daylight firing at a chemist shop in Sector 32 just days earlier, opened fire without warning as officers moved to intercept their vehicle. What followed was a fierce exchange of gunfire, with police retaliating effectively.
The injured gangster, whose condition remains under close watch, is believed to be a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate – a group infamous for extortion rackets, targeted killings, and a string of high-profile crimes across northern India. This gang has long been a prime target for law enforcement, with multiple operations launched to dismantle its network.
Post-encounter, the entire area was sealed off, and search teams combed the surroundings for accomplices who fled the scene. Senior officers emphasized that this operation underscores their zero-tolerance policy against organized crime threatening urban safety. ‘We will not allow gangsters to terrorize our city,’ declared a police spokesperson.
The Sector 32 chemist shop attack had sent shockwaves through the community, prompting round-the-clock surveillance and special task forces. This latest clash marks a significant breakthrough, with interrogations of the wounded suspect expected to yield vital leads on the gang’s broader operations.
Residents in the vicinity reported hearing bursts of gunfire, leading to temporary panic, but authorities quickly assured the public of heightened patrols. As teams hunt for the remaining fugitives, Chandigarh’s law enforcement vows relentless pursuit to restore peace and deter future gang activities.