Dawn broke with the crackle of gunfire in Chandigarh’s Sector 39 as police ambushed Lawrence Bishnoi gang operatives hiding in jungle terrain behind Jhera Mandi. The intense firefight resulted in one gangster sustaining bullet injuries and being admitted to medical care.
These were no ordinary thugs; they were prime suspects in a chilling firing incident at a Sector 32 chemist just last week, an act tied to extortion demands. Reliable tip-offs about their taxi getaway led to a rapid police deployment, encircling the escapees.
Refusing surrender, the criminals fired first, sparking a prolonged shootout. Police precision fire neutralized the threat, wounding one while the rest scattered. Long under scrutiny, the Bishnoi gang’s resume includes murders, kidnappings, and turf wars that have gripped headlines.
The area is now a fortress of checkpoints and search parties, with forensics teams scouring for evidence. Interrogating the injured could expose accomplices and safe houses. Officials reiterated their strategy: proactive raids to cripple gang infrastructure before crimes escalate.
Local businesses, still reeling from the pharmacy attack, breathed relief, though fear lingers. This encounter boosts morale amid rising gangster incursions from neighboring states. As pursuit intensifies, Chandigarh Police aim to deliver justice, ensuring no safe haven for outlaws in the Union Territory.