Police deployed at Itwari bullion market in Nagpur after alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang threat

Nagpur: Police have been deployed at the bullion market in Itwari following an alleged threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. With Deepavali close, the number of customers in the market has risen sharply. The threat has caused considerable fear among bullion traders, and the police have moved into action.

Rahul Madne, DCP of Zone 3, visited the market on Monday morning. He spoke to the association's president, Rajesh Rokde, and to the affected traders. Assuring the traders of the safety of their lives and property, he told them that armed police would be deployed.

Madne said the police were investigating the threat with the help of CCTV footage. A suspected woman is being traced, and police have found some clues. He appealed to traders to inform the police if they apprehend any kind of danger.

He also reviewed the security arrangements at the market. Police personnel were posted in the bullion market on Monday morning. Intelligence personnel have been stationed to watch for suspicious activity.