Shraddha Walker Murder Case Accused Was on Lawrence Bishnoi Hitlist

New Delhi: Aftab Poonawala, the accused in the 2022 Shraddha Walkar murder case, was reportedly on the target list of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, according to police sources. The accused confessed during the interrogation in the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, being investigated by Mumbai Police. 

Accused Confesses Plan to Target Poonawala  

According to police sources, during interrogation, one of the accused in Siddiqui’s murder, Shivkumar Gautam alias Shiva, revealed that Bishnoi gang member Shubham Lonkar had discussed plans to attack Poonawala.  “Shiva disclosed that Lonkar and others had expressed their intention to target Aftab,” police official said.  

However, the gang refrained from carrying out the plan due to the tight security arrangements around Poonawala, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail No. 4.

Security Heightened at Tihar Jail   

The Tihar Jail administration has taken note of the reports regarding this alleged conspiracy and is now on high alert to ensure Poonawala’s safety. While no official communication has been received from Mumbai Police, sources in Tihar Jail confirmed that extra precautions are being taken to prevent any potential attack.  

Shraddha Walker Murder Case

Poonawala is accused of murdering Shraddha Walkar in Delhi’s Chhatarpur area in 2022 and dismembering her body.  

Sources said that shooters linked to the Bishnoi gang have been conspiring to eliminate Poonawala. The information has been shared with Delhi Police to ensure additional security arrangements.