Four Members of Notorious Happo Gang Arrested in Himachal After Murder in Punjab
Weapons recovered from the accused
Dharamshala, March 29, 2025 — A significant breakthrough in the fight against organized crime was achieved today when four members of the infamous Harpreet Happo gang were arrested by a joint team of the McLeodganj police and Punjab Police. These criminals were wanted in connection with a high-profile murder case in SAS Nagar, Kharar, Punjab, and had been hiding in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district since the crime.
The suspects were arrested in McLeodganj, a popular hill station in the Kangra region, following a tip-off from Punjab Police. The gang members had been on the run since February 1, 2025, when they were allegedly involved in the murder of Gurpreet Singh, a gym trainer, in Kharar. The police team successfully tracked down the criminals after a series of undercover operations and constant intelligence gathering.
During the arrest, the police recovered crucial evidence, including two country-made pistols, ten live cartridges, and two magazines. In addition, the vehicle believed to have been used in the crime was also seized from the suspects. These items are now central to the investigation as authorities continue to piece together the events surrounding the murder.
The accused had been in hiding for over a month, constantly changing locations to avoid detection by law enforcement. According to sources, the gang members were believed to have been ordered to carry out targeted killings by the leadership of the Harpreet Happo gang, which operates internationally. The gang is known for its involvement in organized crime, including extortion, drug trafficking, and contract killings.
The police investigation has revealed that the criminals were part of a broader network with connections to gang members abroad. These individuals were specifically assigned the task of eliminating Gurpreet Singh, although the exact motive behind the murder remains unclear. Authorities are now focused on uncovering the identities of any local collaborators who may have assisted the gang members during their stay in Kangra.
“We are working closely with the Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force to gather more information and dismantle the operations of this dangerous group,” said Shalini Agnihotri, SP Kangra. “Our investigation will continue as we attempt to uncover the full scope of the criminal network and ensure all involved are brought to justice.”
Local law enforcement officials in Himachal Pradesh have expressed their concerns about the increasing infiltration of organized crime groups from neighboring states. The arrest of these gang members in the peaceful hills of Kangra serves as a stark reminder of the growing reach of such criminal organizations. The authorities have pledged to remain vigilant and continue operations to combat such illegal activities in the region.
As the investigation progresses, the police are also analyzing the links between the accused and other members of the Happo gang, with plans to further disrupt their operations both locally and internationally. The authorities have urged residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activities in their communities.
The swift action taken by the police in apprehending the gang members has been widely praised, with local leaders and citizens expressing their relief that such dangerous criminals have been removed from the streets of Himachal Pradesh.
For now, the accused remain in police custody, and authorities are working to unravel the full extent of the criminal network they were part of, with further arrests likely in the coming weeks.
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