Chandigarh, Oct 23, 2025

In a breakthrough, Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) arrested Krishan Gopal along with his son Keshav in connection with the targeted shooting at a jewellery shop in Hoshiarpur, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.

The police have recovered a .32 caliber pistol along with cartridges from their possession and also impounded their motorcycle, which they were riding.

DGP Yadav said the arrested duo was involved in a targeted shooting at Ganpati Jewellers, which took place on October 18 when two assailants on motorcycles opened fire on the premises.

Following the attack, the shop owner received a threatening call from an unknown foreign number, demanding Rs 20 lakh in extortion, he said.

A case was registered under sec

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