Who Are the Shooters Charged in the Neemrana Hotel Firing Linked to Terrorist Arsh Dalla?
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New Delhi, Jan 4 (NationPress) - The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has commenced legal action in the prominent Neemrana hotel shooting incident by filing charges against two primary shooters allegedly associated with Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla.
The accused, Puneet and Narinder Lalli, face multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
According to the NIA, these shooters from Punjab perpetrated the shooting and were involved in issuing threats as well as extorting funds from the owners of the Highway King Hotel located in Neemrana, Haryana.
Arsh Dalla, who resides in Canada, is wanted in India for his alleged participation in various violent crimes and terror-related activities.
The attack on the Neemrana hotel occurred in September 2024 and was orchestrated by the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) under the leadership of designated Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh, also known as Arsh Dala, along with the Bambiah gang.
Gang members Dinesh Gandhi and Saurabh Kataria were pinpointed as the primary planners of the incident, which was executed by the aforementioned shooters.
During the investigation, NIA officials discovered Puneet and Narinder's involvement in using illegal firearms during the attack and issuing threats on behalf of their syndicate.
It was further revealed that the pair had been consistently receiving funding, shelter, and weapons from the syndicate to further the objectives of KTF.
On September 8, 2024, over 30 gunshots were fired around the Highway King Hotel in Neemrana, Rajasthan, aimed at instilling fear among the locals and visitors.
After the case was transferred to the NIA a few months later, the agency seized several electronic devices and incriminating evidence during raids at the residences of the accused and suspects.
The agency noted that associates of Arsh Dalla have been involved in violent extortion attempts to fund prohibited Khalistani organizations.