Published 18:21 IST, September 2nd 2024
Who is Rohit Godara, Gangster Who Attacked AP Dhillon's House
A gunshot was reportedly fired outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon's house in Canada's Vancouver on Monday
A gunshot was reportedly fired outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon's house in Canada's Vancouver on Monday. The attack has been claimed by Rohit Godara of Lawrence Bishnoi's gang. According to a Facebook post, Godara wrote, "Greetings to all brothers. On the night of September 1, we carried out shootings at two locations in Canada—Victoria Island and Woodbridge, Toronto. I, Rohit Godara (Lawrence Bishnoi Group), claim responsibility for this."
The post continues, "The house on Victoria Island belongs to AP Dhillon. This is becoming a big issue. Salman Khan is featured in your songs, and you flaunt your actions. The underworld life you emulate is the life we live. Stay in your place, or you will meet a dog's death."
From Mobile Technician to Infamous Gangster
Originally named Rawataram Swami, Rohit Godara transitioned from a mobile technician to a feared gangster. His criminal career has spanned numerous offenses across India, and he has now taken his operations abroad, managing his criminal empire through his associates.
Rise to Infamy: The Murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi
Godara gained widespread attention following the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. This high-profile crime led to increased scrutiny from the police, who have been actively working to dismantle his gang. Authorities have been arresting his henchmen and keeping a close watch on his family, including conducting raids at his family’s residence in Kapurisar village.
Family’s Struggle with His Criminal Life
Rohit Godara's family is facing significant distress due to his criminal activities. Frequent police raids have not only brought shame but also caused emotional turmoil for his relatives. Despite their appeals for him to abandon crime and return home, Rohit remains out of touch and continues his criminal activities abroad.
Family's Desperate Pleas
Geeta Devi, Rohit’s mother, has reported losing contact with her son years ago. She has made numerous vows and appeals for him to leave his criminal life behind and return to the family. His father, Sant Das, has expressed regret and urges other parents to guide their children away from crime. He has highlighted the social stigma and challenges his family faces due to Rohit’s actions.
NIA and Haryana STF Involvement
Recently, teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Haryana Special Task Force (STF) visited Rohit Godara’s family to gather information about his whereabouts. Despite these efforts, the family has been unable to provide any updates, and their own search for Rohit has proven unfruitful.
As Rohit Godara continues to evade capture while living abroad, his family endures the repercussions of his criminal actions. Both the NIA and Haryana STF have instructed the family to alert them immediately if they receive any information about his location.
Updated 18:21 IST, September 2nd 2024