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Gang claims responsibility for firing at Delhi gym linked to Guru Randhawa

Created at 11 Jun · 6:35 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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The Lawrence Bishnoi gang's Anil Pandit group claimed responsibility for a shooting at a Delhi gym associated with singer Guru Randhawa. The group cited Randhawa's continued association with Salman Khan as a reason for the attack.

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Key Numbers

sevenrounds fired at the gym

Who's Involved

Guru Randhawa
Punjabi singer and brand ambassador for the targeted gym
Lawrence Bishnoi gang
Criminal organization claiming responsibility for the shooting
Anil Pandit group
Faction within the Lawrence Bishnoi gang that claimed responsibility
Salman Khan
Bollywood actor allegedly associated with Guru Randhawa
Vikram Singh
DCP (Outer) providing details on the incident

↳ Why This Matters

This incident highlights the reach of organized crime groups into civilian spaces and their use of public threats and violence to assert influence, potentially impacting individuals associated with high-profile figures.

Key facts

  • A shooting occurred at a gym in Delhi's Paschim Vihar early Thursday.
  • The gym is associated with Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa.
  • The Lawrence Bishnoi gang's Anil Pandit group claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • The group cited Guru Randhawa's continued association with Salman Khan as a motive.
  • At least seven rounds were fired, and no injuries were reported.

Two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire at a gym in outer Delhi's Paschim Vihar early Thursday. The establishment, named '24 HS Fitness', is reportedly linked to Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa as a brand ambassador. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang's Anil Pandit group has claimed responsibility for the incident through social media and an audio message, alleging that Randhawa continued to associate with Bollywood actor Salman Khan despite prior warnings from the gang. Police stated that at least seven rounds were fired, resulting in a bullet striking the gym's glass gate, but no injuries were reported. The group also issued threats against Randhawa and other alleged adversaries.

Frequently asked questions

Two men on a motorcycle fired at least seven rounds at a gym in Paschim Vihar, Delhi.

The Anil Pandit group, associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility.

The gang claimed the firing was due to singer Guru Randhawa's continued association with actor Salman Khan.

No, no one was injured in the shooting incident.

What Happens Next

01Police are investigating the incident and the claims made by the gang.
02Further details on the gang's alleged motives and threats are expected.

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How It Developed

Two motorcycle-borne men fired at a gym in Delhi's Paschim Vihar.
The gym is linked to Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa as a brand ambassador.
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang's Anil Pandit group claimed responsibility via social media and an audio message.
The group cited Guru Randhawa's association with Salman Khan as a motive.
At least seven rounds were fired, with one bullet hitting the gym's glass gate.
No one was injured in the incident.

Sources

T1
Firing at Delhi gym linked to Guru RandhawaThe Economic Times

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