Bengaluru Police Intercept Assassination Plot Targeting Former Gang Member
The Central Crime Branch's Organised Crime Squad thwarted a violent conspiracy in Jayanagar, arresting three individuals armed with lethal weapons. Investigators believe the primary suspect sought to consolidate local criminal influence by eliminating a rival rowdy-sheeter.
Key takeaways
- The Central Crime Branch arrested three men in Jayanagar for an alleged murder conspiracy on August 3.
- Police seized six deadly weapons and an autorickshaw intended for use in the attack.
- The primary suspect aimed to gain criminal dominance by killing a former rowdy-sheeter after a festival dispute.
- Law enforcement continues to search for additional accomplices involved in the planned Bairasandra attack.
The Intervention in Jayanagar
Bengaluru's Central Crime Branch (CCB) intercepted a violent plot on August 3 after receiving intelligence regarding armed individuals moving through Jayanagar. The Organised Crime Squad (East) raided a location in Bairasandra, where they apprehended three suspects reportedly waiting for an opportunity to strike. During the operation, officers confiscated six lethal weapons and an autorickshaw used by the group.
Motives and Suspect Profiles
Police identified the primary suspect as Lakshminarayana, a resident of the Siddapura Police Station jurisdiction. According to investigators, the suspect cultivated a reputation as a local strongman by associating with known criminals and leading a gang of neighborhood youths to intimidate residents. The planned attack targeted a former rowdy-sheeter, also named Lakshminarayana, following a physical altercation during the Annamma Jatre festival. The prime accused allegedly calculated that killing the former gang member would solidify his standing as a dominant criminal figure in the area.
Ongoing Investigation
While three individuals are currently in custody, the CCB has confirmed that the conspiracy involves several other unidentified accomplices. Authorities are actively pursuing these additional suspects as they finalize legal proceedings against the apprehended men.
Key Facts
- Date of Operation: August 3, 2026.
- Seized Items: Six weapons and one autorickshaw.
- Primary Suspect: Lakshminarayana of Siddapura.
- Target: A former rowdy-sheeter with the same name.
- Arrests: Three suspects currently in custody with others at large.
Source: The Hindu — National
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