The murder of wanted drugs smuggler Sunil Yadav in Rajasthan has given rise to a new chapter of gang war. Sunil Yadav, who was notorious for bringing drugs into India through Pakistan, was killed in a shootout in Stockton, California, USA. His name was linked to the seized drugs consignment worth Rs 300 crore and several other criminal cases. Rohit Godara, a member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has taken the responsibility of this murder.
Gangster Rohit Godara’s statement
gave reason for murder
Rohit Godara said in a statement after the murder:
“Sunil Yadav along with Punjab Police had got our brother Ankit Bhadu killed in an encounter. We have taken revenge.”
Rohit alleged that Sunil Yadav, while living in America, was giving information against the gang.
Responsibility for murder due to Facebook post
Revealed on Facebook
Gangster Rohit Godara took responsibility for the murder of Sunil Yadav through a Facebook post.
The post read:
- “Ram Ram Jai Shri Ram! “We take responsibility for the murder of Sunil Yadav alias Golia at house number 6706 Mount Elbers Why in Stockton, California.”
- “He along with Punjab Police had got our brother Ankit Bhadu encountered.”
- “It was making the youth addicted to drugs.”
warn off
It was written at the end of the post:
“Warning!! Let our enemies be ready, no matter where in the world they are, we will reach.”
Sunil Yadav: Journey from drugs to gang war
drug trade
Sunil Yadav’s name was linked to drug smuggling into India through Pakistan and drug consignment worth Rs 300 crore.
- He was notorious for turning youth into drug addicts in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
- A case related to 300 kg of drugs is registered against him in Gujarat.
involved in gang war
- Earlier he was close to Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
- After his role in Ankit Bhadu’s encounter came to light, the gang declared him their enemy.
Sunil Yadav’s activities in America
Story of escaping to America
- Sunil Yadav entered America under the name Rahul using a fake passport two years ago.
- From there he started giving information against the gang and started claiming himself to be associated with the Intelligence Agency.
Murder investigation continues
- Police are trying to find out how and on whose orders the murder was committed.
- He was gunned down in Stockton, California.
Sunil Yadav’s criminal cases
jeweler’s murder
Sunil Yadav had already been arrested in the case of murder of jeweler Pankaj Soni in Ganganagar district of Rajasthan.
- After coming out on bail, he fled to America.
drugs smuggling
He was notorious for bringing drugs into India through Pakistan.
Influence of Rohit Godara and Lawrence Bishnoi gang
Revenge of Ankit Bhadu’s death
- After the death of Ankit Bhadu, the gang considered Sunil Yadav as their enemy.
- Rohit Godara called the murder an act of revenge.
expansion of gang war
- The gang made it clear in its warning that it will not leave its enemies in any corner of the world.
Police and administration response
need for international investigation
- The international link related to the murder of Sunil Yadav is being investigated.
- US and Indian agencies are cooperating in this matter.
Crackdown on drugs mafia
The police is working on the nexus between the drugs mafia and gangsters.
