Crackdown in Khargone: Gang's Extortion Plot Unveiled

Fifteen individuals have been detained in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone for allegedly spreading terror and attempting to extort Rs 10 crore in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi's gang. The plot involved a shooting at industrialist Dilip Rathore's residence, with ties to ongoing financial disputes and interstate criminal networks.

The authorities in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh have apprehended 15 suspects accused of spreading terror and plotting extortion under the guise of the notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, the police confirmed on Friday.

The investigation commenced after an alarming incident on March 16, when three assailants on motorcycles opened fire at industrialist Dilip Rathore's residence in Bhilgaon. The following day, a WhatsApp call followed, demanding Rs 10 crore, attributed to Bishnoi's gang. The suspects even circulated a video showcasing the attack scene as leverage.

The capture of these individuals revealed the masterminds as Lokendra Panwar and Sachin Patidar, both involved in a financial quarrel with Rathore. Joint efforts by six special police teams, analyzing CCTV, technical evidence, and tips, led to these arrests, exposing links to Gujarat, Haryana, and Rajasthan-based criminals. An international connection to gangster Harry Boxer has also surfaced, with a manhunt underway.