The message, attributed to gang members Hari Boxer and Aarzoo Bishnoi, read, "We, Hari Boxer and Aarzoo Bishnoi, take responsibility for the firing incident at Dilip's house in Bhilgav, Khargone, MP. This person has exploited our farmer brothers, creating fake IDs in their names and looting money. This is a warning to you - improve while you still have time. Next time, the bullet will hit you or someone close to you. Consider this our first and last warning. Don't ignore it, or you'll face the consequences." Also Read: Delhi Court Discharges Lawrence Bishnoi in Extortion Case — Here's What It Said The gang further warned others in the region, stating, "We've called others too; fall in line or face the repercussions." The development is being taken seriously by police, especially in Delhi, where crime branch and special cell units are now closely tracking the situation. According to a report in TOI citing sources, the move is not random - it is part of a larger strategy to gain control over illegal arms supply chains. Khargone is considered a key hub for manufacturing 7.65 mm country-made pistols, widely used in crimes across north India. Officials estimate that nearly 80% of illegal firearms recovered in Delhi can be traced back to this region. By establishing a presence here, the gang could strengthen its access to weapons at the source. Investigators also believe the group is trying to build a “Robin Hood” image by projecting itself as acting against those exploiting farmers - a tactic often used to gain local support and reduce resistance. Police sources indicate that the gang’s entry into Madhya Pradesh was made easier through tie-ups with local criminal networks, including the Durlabh Kashyap gang. Durlabh Kashyap, a young gangster from Ujjain, had built a strong following on social media before being killed by a rival group in 2018. After his death, the gang weakened due to lack of leadership. “Following his death, the group faced a leadership vacuum. Lawrence secretly provided the gang with the leadership and logistics required to counter their rivals,” an investigator told TOI. In return, local gang members are believed to have provided ground-level intelligence and operational support, helping the Bishnoi network establish itself in sensitive areas like Khargone. The Bishnoi gang already operates through small modules in several cities, including Indore. Last year, Indore Police arrested Bhupendra Rawat, an associate who had reportedly met Lawrence Bishnoi in a Punjab jail in 2017. Officials say such local operatives could now be used to expand operations further in Madhya Pradesh. Over the years, the gang has built a wide network by partnering with regional outfits across states like Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Jharkhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. These alliances allow it to share resources, intelligence, and manpower. Recent investigations also show how such networks are evolving. In Bihar, members of another linked gang were found using social media platforms like Instagram to promote and sell illegal weapons. Arrests last year led to the seizure of rifles, a revolver, hundreds of cartridges, and cash, pointing to a well-organised supply chain. Security agencies believe the latest move into Madhya Pradesh is part of a broader plan to control both arms supply routes and local influence networks. With access to manufacturing hubs and on-ground support, the gang’s reach could expand further, something that has put multiple state police units on alert.