Jaipur/New Delhi, Jan 5: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two Punjab-based shooters in connection with the September 2024 firing at a hotel in Neemrana, Haryana, linking the attack to Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, officials said.
The chargesheet was filed before a court in Jaipur against Puneet and Narinder Lalli, both residents of Punjab, under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to investigators, the two accused opened indiscriminate fire using prohibited weapons at Hotel Highway King in Neemrana in Kotputli–Behror district on September 8, 2024, causing damage to property. No injuries were reported in the incident.
The assailants allegedly left behind an extortion slip demanding Rs 5 crore and later issued threats to the hotel owners, the NIA said.
The agency said the firing was not a standalone incident but part of a planned operation by a terror-linked criminal syndicate aimed at intimidation and fundraising. The attack was allegedly orchestrated by members of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), led by designated terrorist Arsh Dala, in collusion with the Bambiah gang.
As per the probe, Dinesh Gandhi and Saurabh Kataria handled the planning of the attack, while Puneet and Narinder carried out the execution with logistical support and protection from the syndicate.
The investigation further revealed that the shooters were receiving money, weapons, shelter and other assistance on a continuing basis to further the objectives of the terror outfit, the agency said.
With the filing of the present chargesheet, a total of nine accused have been chargesheeted so far in the case. Further investigation is underway to identify additional conspirators and financial channels linked to the network, the NIA added.
Officials said the case underscores the growing nexus between terrorist organisations and organised crime gangs, particularly in the use of extortion and targeted violence to fund extremist activities.
Jaipur/New Delhi, Jan 5: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two Punjab-based shooters in connection with the September 2024 firing at a hotel in Neemrana, Haryana, linking the attack to Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, officials said.
The chargesheet was filed before a court in Jaipur against Puneet and Narinder Lalli, both residents of Punjab, under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to investigators, the two accused opened indiscriminate fire using prohibited weapons at Hotel Highway King in Neemrana in Kotputli–Behror district on September 8, 2024, causing damage to property. No injuries were reported in the incident.
The assailants allegedly left behind an extortion slip demanding Rs 5 crore and later issued threats to the hotel owners, the NIA said.
The agency said the firing was not a standalone incident but part of a planned operation by a terror-linked criminal syndicate aimed at intimidation and fundraising. The attack was allegedly orchestrated by members of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), led by designated terrorist Arsh Dala, in collusion with the Bambiah gang.
As per the probe, Dinesh Gandhi and Saurabh Kataria handled the planning of the attack, while Puneet and Narinder carried out the execution with logistical support and protection from the syndicate.
The investigation further revealed that the shooters were receiving money, weapons, shelter and other assistance on a continuing basis to further the objectives of the terror outfit, the agency said.
With the filing of the present chargesheet, a total of nine accused have been chargesheeted so far in the case. Further investigation is underway to identify additional conspirators and financial channels linked to the network, the NIA added.
Officials said the case underscores the growing nexus between terrorist organisations and organised crime gangs, particularly in the use of extortion and targeted violence to fund extremist activities.
