State vs. Anshu Prajapati

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28 Oct 2026Arrest

Youth from Pune who issued threats in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested in Ghaziabad.

Ghaziabad police have arrested a youth who was threatening to kill people on WhatsApp by posing as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The accused, Anshu Prajapati, works as a ragpicker in Pune and had issued these threats after being influenced by social media.

Dainik Jagran

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested a youth who allegedly sent death threats on WhatsApp while pretending to be a gang member.
Who:: The Ghaziabad Police arrested the accused, Anshu Prajapati, who is described as a ragpicker from Pune.
When:: Reported on 28 Oct 2026.
Where:: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: He allegedly issued death threats while posing as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang after viewing social media.
What it means:: The suspect is now in police custody to face the accusations made against him.

28 Oct 2026Arrest

Ghaziabad News: Youth who issued threats in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi arrested.

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested a youth for making threats.
Who:: The accused is Anshu Prajapati and the arresting agency is the Ghaziabad Police.
When:: Reported on 28 Oct 2026.
Where:: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The accused allegedly issued threats in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi.
What it means:: The accused is now in police custody following this arrest.

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Youth from Pune who issued threats in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested in Ghaziabad.

Ghaziabad News: Youth who issued threats in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi arrested.

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