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The Maharashtra police are facing intense scrutiny for their alleged negligence in addressing crucial information regarding Shubham Lonkar, a suspected operative of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. This oversight, according to top sources, has raised serious concerns about the state's security apparatus, particularly in light of the recent murder of renowned music composer, Siddique, and the upcoming assembly elections. The Akola Police, who had arrested Lonkar and nine of his associates in January this year, had uncovered a disturbing plan to establish a gang of hitmen in central India. They seized three firearms and live cartridges, highlighting the seriousness of the threat. However, despite Akola Police's warnings, the state's security and intelligence agencies seem to have disregarded the intelligence gathered, failing to prevent the Bishnoi gang's attempt to target VIPs in Mumbai.
Shubham Lonkar, currently absconding, is suspected to be a key planner behind Siddique's murder, alongside his brother Praveen. Although Mumbai Police initially remained uncertain about the Bishnoi gang's involvement in the crime, a deleted Facebook post claiming responsibility for Siddique's murder on behalf of the Bishnoi gang, attributed to 'Shubuu Lonkar Maharashtra', shifted the focus to Akot in Akola district, where the gang's presence had been detected earlier this year. The Lonkar brothers, apprehended by Akola Police in January and February respectively, were interrogated by multiple intelligence agencies. However, these agencies seemingly dismissed Shubham's potential threat, allowing him to secure bail and disappear. Praveen Lonkar was arrested two days ago for his links to the Bishnoi gang, but Shubham remains at large, raising alarm bells within Mumbai Police and intelligence agencies. A section of security agencies emphasizes the critical importance of apprehending Shubham Lonkar before the upcoming assembly elections to prevent further security breaches and ensure a safe and secure electoral process.
Sources within Akola Police reveal that the Lonkar brothers abandoned their ancestral home in Akot village following their arrest. Their sudden rise from a farming background to notoriety due to their association with the Bishnoi gang has left their neighbors tight-lipped about their whereabouts. During interrogation, Shubham Lonkar confessed to his close ties to Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently imprisoned in Gujarat. He also expressed unwavering loyalty to the jailed don, further solidifying his potential role in the Bishnoi gang's criminal activities. Akola Police officials have revealed that Shubham Lonkar, who had direct access to Lawrence Bishnoi, was actively recruiting individuals and assembling a gang of hitmen before his arrest. The discovery of messages and chats between Shubham and Bishnoi on Lonkar's mobile phones underscores the crucial intelligence overlooked by security agencies, raising serious questions about their preparedness and effectiveness in preventing potential threats.
The situation highlights a significant breakdown in communication and coordination among different security and intelligence agencies. While the Akola Police unearthed a potentially dangerous plot by the Bishnoi gang, their concerns were seemingly ignored, leading to a dangerous lapse in security. With Shubham Lonkar's whereabouts still unknown and the state facing a crucial election period, concerns about potential threats posed by the Bishnoi gang remain high. The ongoing investigation and the urgent search for Shubham Lonkar are paramount to prevent future tragedies and maintain public safety in Maharashtra.
Source: Maharashtra Police Under Fire for Ignoring Shubham Lonkar's Interrogation Details