Two hardened shooters operating on a freelance basis for various criminal syndicates have been intercepted by law enforcement agencies. The Special Cell of Delhi Police apprehended the duo, effectively neutralizing multiple planned violent attacks. According to police statements, the suspects were preparing to open fire on a Delhi-based businessman to extort heavy protection money, while also plotting an armed attack on a prominent Bollywood actor in Mumbai. The successful operation and subsequent arrests were executed by the New Delhi Range team of the Special Cell, headed by Inspector Pankaj Chauhan and Inspector Suresh Chaudhary.
Interstate Criminal Conspiracies
The arrested individuals have been identified as Vikas Thakur, also known as Vicky, and Deep Singh, alias Deepak Singh. Police investigation revealed that Vikas Thakur was assigned the task of opening fire at a businessman in Delhi to instill fear and extract huge extortion sums. Meanwhile, Deep Singh was wanted for his active involvement in the murder of Instagram influencer Mad Sandhu in Amritsar, Punjab. Authorities stated that both shooters also worked for the syndicate operated by jailed or fugitive gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The Special Cell apprehended Vikas Thakur from Delhi, while Deep Singh was cornered and arrested in Mumbai.
Plot to Target the Delhi Businessman
According to the Special Cell, a foreign-based gang leader wanted to target a Delhi businessman to extort money. The plan involved orchestrating a shooting at the businessman's establishment to exert pressure, with the execution contract given to Vikas Thakur. To carry out the assignment, Vikas traveled from Mumbai to Delhi, where Deep was supposed to join him. However, intelligence regarding the plot reached the Special Cell before the execution could take place. Without wasting time, officers arrested Vikas in Delhi and subsequently tracked down Deep in Mumbai based on leads provided by the former.
Bollywood Actor on the Hit List
Following the planned attack on the Delhi businessman, the shooters were scheduled to execute a gunfire incident targeting a Bollywood actor in Mumbai. This operation was also slated to be carried out under the instructions of Lawrence Bishnoi. Lawrence had assigned the shooting responsibility to Vikas Thakur and Deep Singh. Deep had already established a base in Mumbai on the specific instructions of the gang leader, waiting for the final signal to strike the film star. The Special Cell confirmed that both shooters were only waiting for the green light to execute the actor.
Involvement in the Mad Sandhu Murder Case
Police records indicate that Deep Singh hails from the Tarn Taran district of Punjab. He was directly involved in the assassination of Instagram influencer Mad Sandhu, which took place in Amritsar on October 3, 2026. That murder was also executed under instructions originating from overseas gangsters. Deep carried out the killing alongside his accomplice Palwinder, also known as Kaka. Following that incident, Punjab Police managed to arrest Palwinder Singh, but Deep evaded capture and fled to Mumbai, where he hid out to escape law enforcement.
The Criminal Trajectory of Vikas Thakur
The Special Cell disclosed that Vikas Thakur, a native of Jalandhar, Punjab, was once considered an academic achiever in his early life before falling into bad company. He entered the criminal underworld through gambling and betting rings while still a minor. In 2023, Vikas began supplying weapons for fugitive gangster Anmol Bishnoi. Following Anmol's legal troubles, Vikas started working for other operators including Anil Pandit and Randeep Mahil. His responsibilities within these networks expanded to include recruiting young boys, arranging and supplying illegal firearms, and conducting armed reconnaissance on targets for extortion. Gradually, he transitioned into a mercenary working for multiple criminal bosses.
From Truck Helper to Notorious Hitman
Before entering the world of organized crime, Deepak Singh worked as a truck helper and driver. Driven by an ambition to make quick money, he gravitated toward illegal activities. Through local gang contacts, he established direct communication with overseas syndicate leaders and subsequently began accepting contracts for armed shootings and hits on behalf of various factions.
