Chandigarh/Hoshiarpur (Punjab) [India], October 23 (ANI): The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Hoshiarpur Police, has arrested Krishan Gopal, a resident of Village Baincha, and his son Keshav in connection with a targeted shooting at Ganpati Jewellers in Hoshiarpur, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed on Thursday.
Police recovered a .32 calibre pistol with live cartridges from the duo and impounded their motorcycle, according to an official release.
DGP Yadav stated that the attack occurred on October 18, 2025, when two assailants on motorcycles opened fire at the jewellery shop. Following the incident, the shop owner received a threatening call from an unknown foreign number demanding Rs 20 lakh in extortion.
FIR No. 170 was registered under Sections 336, 324(4), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Mahilpur. Investigations are ongoing to establish forward and backward linkages in the case.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) AGTF shared that, following the attack, teams from AGTF and Hoshiarpur Police conducted detailed human and technical investigations under the supervision of DIG AGTF Sandeep Goel and SSP Hoshiarpur Sandeep Malik, successfully identifying the suspects.
The police intercepted Krishan Gopal and Keshav in Village Mehdoodpur, Hoshiarpur. The suspects fired indiscriminately at the police in an attempt to escape but were overpowered after a brief exchange of fire. The operation was led by SP (Investigation) Parminder Singh, Incharge CIA Hoshiarpur Gurpreet Singh, and Incharge AGTF Chander Mohan.
A fresh FIR No. 172 has been registered under Sections 109, 221, 132, and 3(5) of BNS and Section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Mahilpur, Hoshiarpur, as investigations continue. (ANI)
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