Chandigarh (PTI): Two associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were held following an exchange of fire in Jalandhar, Punjab Police said on Wednesday.

Both the criminals were facing many cases, including murder and extortion, they said, adding three weapons along with cartridges have been recovered from them.

"Jalandhar Commissionerate Police (@CPJalandhar) apprehends two associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang in #Jalandhar after a hot chase and shootout," Punjab Police said in a post on X.

"The police opened fire in retaliation after the suspects fired at them during the chase. The arrested individuals have multiple cases registered against them, including Extortion, Murder, Arms Act & NDPS Act," it said in a post on X.

 

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Hassan (PTI): Three persons were killed and another sustained injuries as a pickup vehicle overturned after one of its tyres burst in Hassan district on Thursday, police said.

The deceased have been identified as Shabbir (55), Thimmanna (53) and Sanjay (45). The injured person, Naushad, a native of Hassan, has been shifted to a hospital, police said.

According to police officials, the accident occurred on National Highway 69 near Chikkarahalli in Arsikere taluk. As a tyre of the pickup vehicle burst, the driver lost control of the vehicle, and it overturned.