Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for firing outside Delhi gym linked to Punjabi singer
Two motorcycle-borne assailants fired at least seven rounds at a gym in Delhi's Paschim Vihar area early Thursday morning, with no injuries reported. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility via social media, alleging the target's association with Bollywood actor Salman Khan as the motive. Police are verifying the authenticity of the claim and investigating multiple angles including extortion and gang rivalry.
A firing incident occurred outside the '24 HS Fitness' gym in Delhi's Paschim Vihar area on Thursday morning around 4 a.m., when two unidentified bike-borne assailants fired at least seven rounds at the establishment before fleeing. The gym is owned by Rajouri Garden residents and is associated with popular Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa as its brand ambassador. Shortly after the incident, a social media post attributed to the Anil Pandit group of the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate claimed responsibility, stating the attack was motivated by the target's alleged proximity to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who has been a long-standing target of the Bishnoi gang. Police have registered a case and formed multiple teams to identify and apprehend the accused, while cyber crime units are verifying the authenticity of the social media claim. Security agencies have been placed on high alert as the Lawrence Bishnoi network has previously operated from foreign bases including the United States and Canada.
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