New Delhi, June 11, 2026: The national capital was rocked by yet another brazen display of gang violence when two unidentified, bike-borne gunmen opened fire at a high-end fitness center in West Delhi. The targeted establishment, a “24 HRS Fitness” gym located in the Pushkar Enclave area of Paschim Vihar, has been heavily linked to the popular Punjabi singer and actor Guru Randhawa. Almost immediately after the incident, a prominent member of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack. The gang cited Randhawa’s growing proximity to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as the primary motive for the shooting, escalating an ongoing feud that has kept law enforcement agencies across multiple states on high alert.
The Early Morning Ambush in Paschim Vihar
The terrifying incident occurred during the quiet, early morning hours when most residents were just beginning their day. According to official statements released by the Delhi Police, a Police Control Room (PCR) call was franticly received at the Paschim Vihar East police station reporting that gunshots had been fired at the 24 HRS Fitness center.
Witnesses and initial site verifications confirmed that two masked men riding a motorcycle slowed down in front of the gym. Without warning, the pillion rider pulled out a firearm and discharged multiple rounds directly at the establishment. At least one heavy-caliber bullet shattered the massive glass facade of the gym, scattering shards across the entrance. Because the attack took place so early in the morning, foot traffic inside and outside the facility was minimal. Miraculously, no injuries or casualties were reported, though the psychological impact on the staff and local residents has been profound.
Bishnoi Gang Issues Chilling Warning Over “Salman Khan Closeness”
Within hours of the shooting, the digital footprint of the underworld became visible. An overseas associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate, identifying himself as Anil Pandit (a U.S.-based gangster) and backed by other gang affiliates like Randeep Malik, took to social media and audio channels to openly claim credit for the operation.
The gang explicitly stated that the franchise was targeted because it is owned by or deeply associated with Guru Randhawa. In a chilling message posted across social media networks, the group stated that they carried out the hit as a direct warning to the Punjabi pop star. The message alleged that Randhawa has been “getting very close” to actor Salman Khan, an individual whom Lawrence Bishnoi has publicly sworn to eliminate due to a decades-old religious and personal grievance over a blackbuck poaching case.
The gang referred to the early morning shooting as a mere “trailer,” implying that if their warnings were ignored, the consequences for the singer and his business ventures would be far more severe. Underworld sources also noted that the gang tried to establish contact with local individuals managing the establishment, warning that “ignoring calls” from their syndicate would result in deadly outcomes.
The Ongoing Threat Matrix: Targeting Salman Khan’s Circle
This recent assault in Delhi is not an isolated incident; rather, it represents a continuation of the Bishnoi gang’s aggressively expanding campaign against Salman Khan and anyone within his immediate social or professional orbit.
The feud reached a fever pitch in April 2024, when shooters linked to the same criminal syndicate opened fire outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments residence in Bandra, Mumbai. Since then, the gang has consistently targeted individuals, businessmen, and public figures who publicly support or maintain close personal ties with the Bollywood actor. By expanding their crosshairs to include national icons like Guru Randhawa, the syndicate is attempting to project absolute dominance and demonstrate that their operational reach spans seamlessly across state lines—from Mumbai and Punjab to the heart of New Delhi.
Active Police Investigation and Ground Reality
In the wake of the gunfire, specialized units of the Delhi Police, including the Outer Delhi division and the Anti-Narcotics and Special Cell teams, swarmed the crime scene. Forensics teams collected bullet casings left behind by the fleeing perpetrators, while investigators began mapping out the escape route used by the gunmen.
A major hurdle emerged early in the investigation: the shooters deliberately positioned themselves just outside the direct range of the gym’s primary exterior closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras. However, police units are actively reviewing data from a wider network of municipal and private cameras along the Paschim Vihar escape route to uncover the registration details of the motorcycle.
Simultaneously, the police are conducting a deep dive into the financial and structural ownership of the fitness franchise. While gang communication explicitly named Guru Randhawa as the target, senior police officers noted that they are verifying the exact nature of the singer’s business stakes in this specific West Delhi branch. Authorities are investigating whether the attack was primarily a highly publicized warning regarding his celebrity associations, or a masked attempt at running an extortion racket against high-profile commercial properties in the capital.
Security Intensified for Public Figures
The brazen nature of the attack has sent shockwaves through both the entertainment industry and the local business community in Delhi. The fact that an international criminal network can seamlessly orchestrate a drive-by shooting in a bustling residential and commercial hub like Paschim Vihar has raised serious concerns regarding public safety and the enforcement of law and order.
In response to the direct threats issued via the gang’s social media communiqués, security protocols around Guru Randhawa are being reviewed and heavily fortified. Law enforcement agencies are taking no chances, given the syndicate’s violent track record. Elite units continue to hunt down the localized operational elements responsible for pulling the trigger, working vigorously to dismantle the network before another warning escalates into tragedy.