Punjab Police arrests two gangsters of Gurdev Jassal Gang; 83 lakh cash and weapons recovered
Babushahi Network
Chandigarh, February 23, 2025: Punjab Police has busted a major extortion racket run by USA based Gurdev Jassal and apprehended two persons. This was disclosed by DGP Gaurav Yadav in a tweet.
He said that preliminary investigation has revealed that on 4th February, associates of Jassal fired on petrol pump of Kalanaur based businessman. After continuous threat calls and demand of ₹1 crore the businessman eventually paid ₹50 lacs on 11 February. Acting on technical investigation, ASI Surjit Singh and Ankus Maini were arrested for their involvement in the collection and distribution of extortion funds. Jassal’s gang used foreign numbers for threats and coordinate payments, ensuring that the extortion funds were routed through multiple intermediaries. Recovery: ₹83 lakh, illegal weapons, and luxury vehicles.
He said that Punjab Police is fully committed to eradicate organised crime and maintain peace & harmony in the state