In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement agencies in Punjab, a joint operation led by the Counter Intelligence teams from Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur, in collaboration with Gujarat Police, has resulted in the arrest of Lavish Kumar, a close associate of two notorious foreign-based gangsters: Arsh Dalla and Jindi Mehandipuria, the brother of the slain terrorist Teja Mehandipuria. Lavish was arrested in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, following a coordinated effort between Punjab and Gujarat police forces.
Lavish Kumar’s arrest marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist-gangster networks operating across Punjab and beyond. According to preliminary investigations, Kumar was operating under the direct orders of Arsh Dalla, one of the most notorious figures in the world of organized crime with deep international links. Kumar’s criminal activities were far-reaching and included extortion, intimidation, and violent acts, including firing on victims to instill fear.
Lavish had been involved in multiple heinous crimes, including murder, attempted extortion through gunfire, and several other serious offenses. Authorities confirmed that he had recently conducted reconnaissance on a liquor contractor, planning a targeted attack to extort ₹50 lakh from the victim. This extortion demand was in line with the typical modus operandi of Dalla’s network, which has been notorious for its violent tactics and extensive reach. What is particularly concerning is the evidence that Kumar was in constant communication with his foreign-based handlers, including Arsh Dalla, who directed his criminal activities.
Lavish was also reportedly preparing for a major crime in Punjab, which could have further escalated tensions in the region. This case highlights the growing threat posed by international gangster-terrorist networks that operate with near impunity and use intimidation, violence, and extortion as tools to further their agendas. The arrest of Kumar has disrupted their operations in a significant way, but authorities continue to be on high alert, given the presence of additional operatives that may still be at large.
The investigation into Kumar’s activities has just begun, but already it has shed light on the depth of the links between local and international crime networks. Punjab’s police and intelligence agencies are now focusing on tracing the backward and forward linkages of the criminal operations, which could lead to more arrests and expose further individuals connected to the international syndicates.
Authorities have warned that this arrest is just one part of a larger, ongoing campaign aimed at targeting the terrorist-gangster nexus operating across the region. The involvement of foreign-based operatives like Arsh Dalla and the continued threat of violence in Punjab underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures and continued vigilance.
Lavish Kumar’s capture represents a step forward in Punjab’s battle against organized crime syndicates that are linked to terrorist organizations. As law enforcement officials continue to piece together the full scope of his operations, there is a clear commitment to bringing down the criminal networks that have wreaked havoc on the region for years.
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