Police arrest four operatives of Prema Lahoria-Vicky Gounder gang, avert 'target killings' in Punjab

Chandigarh, March 30
The Punjab Police on Saturday claimed to have averted planned target killings in the state with the arrest of four operatives of Prema Lahoria-Vicky Gounder gang.

"In a major breakthrough, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police in Punjab said it has averted planned target killings with the arrest of four operatives of Prema Lahoria-Vicky Gounder Gang after an exchange of fire," Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X.

The police have recovered six pistols, he said.

"@PunjabPoliceInd is fully committed to eradicate organised crime in the state," he added.