Three shooters associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang have been arrested by Delhi Police, officials said on Sunday. They were allegedly planning to carry out multiple target killings after they received information through a network based abroad. The Delhi police were tracking them after inputs were received about the activity.


Delhi police bust Lawrence Bishnoi gang module; three arrested

Three shooters associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang have been arrested by Delhi Police, officials said on Sunday. They were allegedly planning to carry out multiple target killings after they received information through a network based abroad. The Delhi police were tracking them after inputs were received about the activity.&nbsp;The arrested gang members were also wanted in several criminal cases in Delhi and had previously carried out targeted shootings, police said.&nbsp;Jus last week, two alleged shooters having links to Lawrence Bishnoi-Hariram (Harry) Boxer gang were killed in an encounter in Haryana's Bahadurgarh by the Delhi Police Special Cell, in coordination with the Haryana Special Task Force (STF). The shooters were wanted for the murder of a gym owner Kapil, in Hansi on June 11- an incident caught on CCTV. &nbsp;The duo carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh each.&nbsp;The arrests come amid increased scrutiny of the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime network and its alleged international links.&nbsp;The Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts in Southern California, and across the United States and Canada.&nbsp;The development comes amid US federal prosecutors pressing charges against Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar for their alleged role in organised criminal activities, including the alleged assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, in 2023.&nbsp;According to the US Department of Justice, Bishnoi and Brar were among several defendants charged as part of "Operation Hard Ball", a crackdown targeting alleged India-based organised crime groups involved in violent crimes, extortion and international narcotics trafficking.&nbsp;The US authorities have also stated that an indictment is only an allegation and that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.&nbsp;(With input from agencies)&nbsp;

The Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts in Southern California, and across the United States and Canada.

Three shooters associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang have been arrested by Delhi Police, officials said on Sunday. They were allegedly planning to carry out multiple target killings after they received information through a network based abroad. The Delhi police were tracking them after inputs were received about the activity. The arrested gang members were also wanted in several criminal cases in Delhi and had previously carried out targeted shootings, police said. Jus last week, two alleged shooters having links to Lawrence Bishnoi-Hariram (Harry) Boxer gang were killed in an encounter in Haryana's Bahadurgarh by the Delhi Police Special Cell, in coordination with the Haryana Special Task Force (STF). The shooters were wanted for the murder of a gym owner Kapil, in Hansi on June 11- an incident caught on CCTV. The duo carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh each. The arrests come amid increased scrutiny of the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime network and its alleged international links. The Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts in Southern California, and across the United States and Canada. The development comes amid US federal prosecutors pressing charges against Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar for their alleged role in organised criminal activities, including the alleged assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, in 2023. According to the US Department of Justice, Bishnoi and Brar were among several defendants charged as part of "Operation Hard Ball", a crackdown targeting alleged India-based organised crime groups involved in violent crimes, extortion and international narcotics trafficking. The US authorities have also stated that an indictment is only an allegation and that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. (With input from agencies)

The Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts in Southern California, and across the United States and Canada.

Three shooters of Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested by Delhi police

US federal prosecutors have alleged in the indictment that the Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group (OCG) publicly claimed a role in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala and issued repeated threats against Bollywood actor Salman Khan to instil and spread fear, boost its criminal reputation, and facilitate future extortion attempts.&nbsp;According to the indictment, the Bishnoi OCG openly claimed responsibility for ordering and directing the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala after the singer was shot dead in Punjab on May 29, 2022. The US prosecutors allege the gang deliberately publicised the claims in a media interview and Facebook post to promote the criminal enterprise by creating fear among the masses to strengthen its extortion network.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/donation-collection-at-famous-maa-baglamukhi-temple-in-madhya-pradesh-comes-under-cloud-probe-ordered-1783506833773">Donation collection at famous Maa Baglamukhi temple in Madhya Pradesh comes under cloud; probe ordered</a>&nbsp;It also alleges that between 2022 and 2026, jailed Bishnoi repeatedly announced his intention to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Prosecutors claim the repeated threats were intended to reinforce the gang’s violent image, intimidate victims, and further its criminal objectives.&nbsp;The allegations form part of ‘Operation Hard Ball’, an FBI-led investigation that targeted three organised crime groups with links to India.&nbsp;<h2>DoJ alleges global criminal enterprise</h2>&nbsp;The US Department of Justice alleges that the Bishnoi OCG operated a transnational organised crime syndicate involved in murder-for-hire, extortion-for-hire and other violent crimes across India, the US, Canada and other countries.&nbsp;The gang allegedly identified wealthy and influential victims, including prominent cultural, political, and business figures, through social media platforms, using government database, and physical surveillance before extortion attempts and violent attacks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-after-trump-s-pressure-for-higher-defence-spending-1783428507988">NATO unveils billions in arms deals after Trump’s pressure for higher defence spending</a>&nbsp;Prosecutors identify Goldy Brar as the gang’s alleged North American leader and Rohit Godara as the alleged coordinator of its European operations. The DOJ alleges that the OCG financed its activities through international cocaine trafficking, extortion, and theft of cocaine shipments from rival criminal groups.The prosecutors also alleged that the Bishnoi gang members used encrypted messaging platforms, like WhatsApp, to issue extortion threats demanding millions of dollars while warning victims of attacks on them and their families.&nbsp;They further say that the syndicate relied on social media to amplify its reputation for violence and intimidate targets, particularly within Indian diaspora communities.&nbsp;<h2>Nijjar assassination among key allegations</h2>&nbsp;The indictment also alleges that Bishnoi and Goldy Brar ordered the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-cop-arrested-after-raids-find-disproportionate-assets-worth-rs-300-crore-1783435568416">Telangana cop arrested after raids find disproportionate assets worth Rs 300 crore</a>&nbsp;The allegations contained in the federal indictment are accusations by US prosecutors and have not been proven in court.&nbsp;The FBI has announced a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to Goldy Brar’s arrest, describing him as “armed, dangerous, and an escape risk.”

The US prosecutors allege that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang deliberately publicised claims of a role in the Sidhu Moosewala murder in a media interview and Facebook post to promote the criminal enterprise by creating fear among the masses to strengthen its extortion network.

US federal prosecutors have alleged in the indictment that the Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group (OCG) publicly claimed a role in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala and issued repeated threats against Bollywood actor Salman Khan to instil and spread fear, boost its criminal reputation, and facilitate future extortion attempts. According to the indictment, the Bishnoi OCG openly claimed responsibility for ordering and directing the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala after the singer was shot dead in Punjab on May 29, 2022. The US prosecutors allege the gang deliberately publicised the claims in a media interview and Facebook post to promote the criminal enterprise by creating fear among the masses to strengthen its extortion network. Also Read: Donation collection at famous Maa Baglamukhi temple in Madhya Pradesh comes under cloud; probe ordered It also alleges that between 2022 and 2026, jailed Bishnoi repeatedly announced his intention to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Prosecutors claim the repeated threats were intended to reinforce the gang’s violent image, intimidate victims, and further its criminal objectives. The allegations form part of ‘Operation Hard Ball’, an FBI-led investigation that targeted three organised crime groups with links to India. DoJ alleges global criminal enterprise The US Department of Justice alleges that the Bishnoi OCG operated a transnational organised crime syndicate involved in murder-for-hire, extortion-for-hire and other violent crimes across India, the US, Canada and other countries. The gang allegedly identified wealthy and influential victims, including prominent cultural, political, and business figures, through social media platforms, using government database, and physical surveillance before extortion attempts and violent attacks. Also Read: NATO unveils billions in arms deals after Trump’s pressure for higher defence spending Prosecutors identify Goldy Brar as the gang’s alleged North American leader and Rohit Godara as the alleged coordinator of its European operations. The DOJ alleges that the OCG financed its activities through international cocaine trafficking, extortion, and theft of cocaine shipments from rival criminal groups. The prosecutors also alleged that the Bishnoi gang members used encrypted messaging platforms, like WhatsApp, to issue extortion threats demanding millions of dollars while warning victims of attacks on them and their families. They further say that the syndicate relied on social media to amplify its reputation for violence and intimidate targets, particularly within Indian diaspora communities. Nijjar assassination among key allegations The indictment also alleges that Bishnoi and Goldy Brar ordered the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023. Also Read: Telangana cop arrested after raids find disproportionate assets worth Rs 300 crore The allegations contained in the federal indictment are accusations by US prosecutors and have not been proven in court. The FBI has announced a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to Goldy Brar’s arrest, describing him as “armed, dangerous, and an escape risk.”

The US prosecutors allege that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang deliberately publicised claims of a role in the Sidhu Moosewala murder in a media interview and Facebook post to promote the criminal enterprise by creating fear among the masses to strengthen its extortion network.

Operation Hard Ball: US cites Moosewala murder, Salman Khan threats in indictment against Bishnoi gang

The United States on Tuesday (Jul 7) charged gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar for allegedly orchestrating the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, Canada, three years ago, as per an official statement issued by the Justice Department.According to Federal prosecutors 24 people linked to "India-based organised crime groups" have been with charges of violent crimes, extortion plots, and international narcotics trafficking have been arrested in an operation named "Operation Hard Ball" carried out in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and a total of 37 defendants have been charged in three federal indictments.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-big-diplomatic-win-canada-says-no-evidence-linking-new-delhi-to-nijjar-killing-1783486127258">India's big diplomatic win: Canada says 'no evidence' linking New Delhi to Nijjar killing</a><h2>Who is Lawrence Bishnoi?</h2>Lawrence Bishnoi, 33, is seen as India’s most notorious gangster. Born in 1993 in Punjab, Lawrence Bishnoi has been linked with several high-profile killings in India. He grew up in Abohar and later moved to Chandigarh in 2010 to attend DAV College, where he met gangster Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar. They both were involved in politics and criminal activities. Between 2010 and 2012, Bishnoi faced seven FIRs in Chandigarh, four of which he was acquitted of.Though behind bars for nearly a decade, his network has been tied to high-profile killings, including Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala in 2022. Investigators say the group has expanded from campus-level racketeering to a global syndicate with links across India, Canada, and beyond.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/most-wanted-fbi-puts-50-000-bounty-on-lawrence-bishnoi-aide-goldy-brar-after-charging-him-in-hardeep-nijjar-murder-case-1783477220291">'Most wanted': FBI puts $50,000 bounty on Lawrence Bishnoi aide Goldy Brar after charging him in Hardeep Nijjar murder case</a><h2>Is Bishnoi Gang a terrorist organisation?</h2>Notably, last year, Canada became the first nation to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organisation. At the time, officials said that the gang had been targeting Sikh diaspora leaders, businesses, and cultural figures in Canada, creating “a climate of insecurity.” A 2023 shooting attack on the Vancouver Island home of Punjabi-Canadian artist AP Dhillon and repeated extortion threats to community members were cited as examples of the gang’s reach.&nbsp;Welcoming the terror list, the World Sikh Organization said it was a vital first step but warned that accountability must go further. “The true architects of this violence must also be held to account,” the group said.Notably, India has not designated the Bishnoi Gang itself as a terrorist organisation, but it has legally declared its top individual leaders as terrorists.

US prosecutors have charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close aide Goldy Brar over the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. But who is Bishnoi, and how did his criminal network grow into a global syndicate? All you need to know.

The United States on Tuesday (Jul 7) charged gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar for allegedly orchestrating the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, Canada, three years ago, as per an official statement issued by the Justice Department. According to Federal prosecutors 24 people linked to "India-based organised crime groups" have been with charges of violent crimes, extortion plots, and international narcotics trafficking have been arrested in an operation named "Operation Hard Ball" carried out in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and a total of 37 defendants have been charged in three federal indictments. Also read | India's big diplomatic win: Canada says 'no evidence' linking New Delhi to Nijjar killing Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Lawrence Bishnoi, 33, is seen as India’s most notorious gangster. Born in 1993 in Punjab, Lawrence Bishnoi has been linked with several high-profile killings in India. He grew up in Abohar and later moved to Chandigarh in 2010 to attend DAV College, where he met gangster Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar. They both were involved in politics and criminal activities. Between 2010 and 2012, Bishnoi faced seven FIRs in Chandigarh, four of which he was acquitted of. Though behind bars for nearly a decade, his network has been tied to high-profile killings, including Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala in 2022. Investigators say the group has expanded from campus-level racketeering to a global syndicate with links across India, Canada, and beyond. Also read | 'Most wanted': FBI puts $50,000 bounty on Lawrence Bishnoi aide Goldy Brar after charging him in Hardeep Nijjar murder case Is Bishnoi Gang a terrorist organisation? Notably, last year, Canada became the first nation to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organisation. At the time, officials said that the gang had been targeting Sikh diaspora leaders, businesses, and cultural figures in Canada, creating “a climate of insecurity.” A 2023 shooting attack on the Vancouver Island home of Punjabi-Canadian artist AP Dhillon and repeated extortion threats to community members were cited as examples of the gang’s reach. Welcoming the terror list, the World Sikh Organization said it was a vital first step but warned that accountability must go further. “The true architects of this violence must also be held to account,” the group said. Notably, India has not designated the Bishnoi Gang itself as a terrorist organisation, but it has legally declared its top individual leaders as terrorists.

US prosecutors have charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close aide Goldy Brar over the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. But who is Bishnoi, and how did his criminal network grow into a global syndicate? All you need to know.

Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? All about the gangster linked to Sidhu Moose Wala and Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder cases

India has scored a major diplomatic win on the international stage. After years of diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, Ottawa said on Wednesday (Jul 8) that there was no evidence linking New Delhi to the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The announcement comes nearly three years after former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that his country’s security agencies were investigating credible claims of a possible link between Indian agents and the murder. The United States Department of Justice has meanwhile charged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with Nijjar’s killing.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/most-wanted-fbi-puts-50-000-bounty-on-lawrence-bishnoi-aide-goldy-brar-after-charging-him-in-hardeep-nijjar-murder-case-1783477220291">'Most wanted': FBI puts $50,000 bounty on Lawrence Bishnoi aide Goldy Brar after charging him in Hardeep Nijjar murder case</a><h2>'No evidence' linking Indian government officials to Nijjar killing</h2>In a statement to Canadian TV channel CBC News, Lisa Moreland, Deputy Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that there was "no evidence to suggest that through this organised crime syndicate investigation and the charges laid forward that Indian government officials would be charged or involved in this"."Nothing has come out to link the Indian government," she noted. The RCMP deputy chief's latest statement directly backs India's resolute denial of the allegations. India, at the time, and since, had rejected Trudeau's allegations as "absurd" and "motivated". Notably, the allegations had led to a souring in the relations between the two nations.

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Moreland added that investigations are still underway, based on the arrests and seizures that have taken place. "There's over 50 search warrants that were conducted today, so various intelligence and evidence will be collected through there and devices, and the investigation is ongoing," she said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lawrence-bishnoi-goldy-brar-charged-in-us-over-killing-of-hardeep-singh-nijjar-1783449075663">Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar charged in US over killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar</a><h2>Transnational operation targets those responsible for Nijjar killing</h2>Khalistani Separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was fatally shot and killed on June 18, 2023, in the parking lot of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia. Three years after the killing, law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada and Europe arrested 24 people, including 11 in California, in connection with three India-based transnational organised crime groups charged with multiple criminal acts, including Nijjar’s assassination. Newly unsealed indictments by the US Department of Justice also identified Lawrence Bishnoi, 33, of Punjab, a “gangster long imprisoned in India,” as responsible for Nijjar’s killing. It also charged Satinderjeet Singh, 32, alias Goldy Brar, of Punjab and the North American leader of the Bishnoi enterprise; Rohit Godara, 37, of Rajasthan and the European leader of the Bishnoi enterprise; and Sukhraj Singh Kang, 58, of Punjab. The FBI has also put a $50,000 bounty on Brar.

In a major diplomatic win for New Delhi, Canada's Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says it has found no evidence linking the Indian government to the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India has scored a major diplomatic win on the international stage. After years of diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, Ottawa said on Wednesday (Jul 8) that there was no evidence linking New Delhi to the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The announcement comes nearly three years after former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that his country’s security agencies were investigating credible claims of a possible link between Indian agents and the murder. The United States Department of Justice has meanwhile charged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with Nijjar’s killing. Also read | 'Most wanted': FBI puts $50,000 bounty on Lawrence Bishnoi aide Goldy Brar after charging him in Hardeep Nijjar murder case 'No evidence' linking Indian government officials to Nijjar killing In a statement to Canadian TV channel CBC News, Lisa Moreland, Deputy Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that there was "no evidence to suggest that through this organised crime syndicate investigation and the charges laid forward that Indian government officials would be charged or involved in this". "Nothing has come out to link the Indian government," she noted. The RCMP deputy chief's latest statement directly backs India's resolute denial of the allegations. India, at the time, and since, had rejected Trudeau's allegations as "absurd" and "motivated". Notably, the allegations had led to a souring in the relations between the two nations.

In a major diplomatic win for New Delhi, Canada's Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says it has found no evidence linking the Indian government to the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India's big diplomatic win: Canada says 'no evidence' linking New Delhi to Nijjar killing

New Delhi: US, Canadian and European authorities have arrested 24 people in a sweeping crackdown on India-based organised crime groups, with one gang accused for the first time of orchestrating the 2023 killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.&nbsp;The operation, codenamed “Operation Hard Ball”, targeted three transnational syndicates and resulted in the unsealing of three federal indictments in Los Angeles charging 37 defendants in total. Eleven arrests were made in California, with others in Indiana, Georgia, Canada, and Spain. Ten fugitives remain at large.&nbsp;The most significant development involves the action against the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, whose leader, currently imprisoned in India, is accused of ordering Nijjar’s killing. On 18 June 2023, two gunmen shot the 45-year-old in Surrey, British Columbia. Canadian authorities have long investigated the murder amid heightened tensions between India and Canada over Khalistani extremism.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-after-trump-s-pressure-for-higher-defence-spending-1783428507988">NATO unveils billions in arms deals after Trump’s pressure for higher defence spending</a>&nbsp;According to the US indictment, Bishnoi, 33, and his North American lieutenant Satinderjeet Singh, known as “Goldy Brar”, directed the killing.&nbsp;“Among the crimes alleged in the indictment is the assassination of a prominent political and religious leader, identified in court documents as “H.S.N.”from India’s Punjab state and who was living in Canada at the time of his death,” US Attorney’s Office, Central District of California, said in a statement.&nbsp;Canada designated the Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity in September 2025. The gang is also accused of extorting victims in California and Canada, stealing hundreds of kilogrammes of cocaine from rivals in the Los Angeles area, and threatening prominent figures in the Indian diaspora. In one instance, Bishnoi claimed responsibility for a shooting at the home of a Canadian Indian actor and singer.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-a-staunch-supporter-of-free-open-and-inclusive-indo-pacific-says-pm-modi-in-address-to-indonesian-parliament-1783421165120">‘India a staunch supporter of free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific,’ says PM Modi in address to Indonesian parliament</a>&nbsp;Two other India-linked groups were also targeted in the operation. The Jaggu Bhagwanpuria syndicate, a rival to Bishnoi, faces charges of murder-for-hire and drug trafficking. A third network led by Canadian-based Ravinder Singh Dhanda allegedly smuggled hundreds of kilogrammes of cocaine and methamphetamine weekly from California into Canada using lorries.&nbsp;Authorities seized about 1,000 kg of cocaine, 1 kg of heroin, $40,000 in cash and around a dozen firearms. The operation involved the FBI, LAPD, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other agencies across multiple continents.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fugitive-diamantaire-nirav-modi-loses-final-appeal-extradition-becomes-imminent-1783333083018">Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi loses final appeal before ECHR, extradition becomes immine</a>nt&nbsp;US officials described the gangs as spreading fear and violence within Indian diaspora communities. “Transnational criminal gangs… will face the full force of justice,” said First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli.&nbsp;RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme emphasised the importance of international cooperation against groups using “murder, cruelty and fear”. The charges include racketeering conspiracy, extortion and drug trafficking, with many defendants facing potential life sentences if convicted. All remain presumed innocent until proven guilty.&nbsp;Indian officials have long argued that Canada has failed to act decisively against pro-Khalistani extremists and associated criminal gangs, allowing them to threaten Indian diplomats, community members and opponents. Tuesday’s development will essentially help assuage India’s concern after crackdown on criminal gangs.

The operation, codenamed “Operation Hard Ball”, targeted three transnational syndicates and resulted in the unsealing of three federal indictments in Los Angeles charging 37 defendants in total. Eleven arrests were made in California, with others in Indiana, Georgia, Canada, and Spain.

New Delhi: US, Canadian and European authorities have arrested 24 people in a sweeping crackdown on India-based organised crime groups, with one gang accused for the first time of orchestrating the 2023 killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The operation, codenamed “Operation Hard Ball”, targeted three transnational syndicates and resulted in the unsealing of three federal indictments in Los Angeles charging 37 defendants in total. Eleven arrests were made in California, with others in Indiana, Georgia, Canada, and Spain. Ten fugitives remain at large. The most significant development involves the action against the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, whose leader, currently imprisoned in India, is accused of ordering Nijjar’s killing. On 18 June 2023, two gunmen shot the 45-year-old in Surrey, British Columbia. Canadian authorities have long investigated the murder amid heightened tensions between India and Canada over Khalistani extremism. Also Read: NATO unveils billions in arms deals after Trump’s pressure for higher defence spending According to the US indictment, Bishnoi, 33, and his North American lieutenant Satinderjeet Singh, known as “Goldy Brar”, directed the killing. “Among the crimes alleged in the indictment is the assassination of a prominent political and religious leader, identified in court documents as “H.S.N.”from India’s Punjab state and who was living in Canada at the time of his death,” US Attorney’s Office, Central District of California, said in a statement. Canada designated the Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity in September 2025. The gang is also accused of extorting victims in California and Canada, stealing hundreds of kilogrammes of cocaine from rivals in the Los Angeles area, and threatening prominent figures in the Indian diaspora. In one instance, Bishnoi claimed responsibility for a shooting at the home of a Canadian Indian actor and singer. Also Read: ‘India a staunch supporter of free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific,’ says PM Modi in address to Indonesian parliament Two other India-linked groups were also targeted in the operation. The Jaggu Bhagwanpuria syndicate, a rival to Bishnoi, faces charges of murder-for-hire and drug trafficking. A third network led by Canadian-based Ravinder Singh Dhanda allegedly smuggled hundreds of kilogrammes of cocaine and methamphetamine weekly from California into Canada using lorries. Authorities seized about 1,000 kg of cocaine, 1 kg of heroin, $40,000 in cash and around a dozen firearms. The operation involved the FBI, LAPD, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other agencies across multiple continents. Also Read: Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi loses final appeal before ECHR, extradition becomes imminent US officials described the gangs as spreading fear and violence within Indian diaspora communities. “Transnational criminal gangs… will face the full force of justice,” said First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme emphasised the importance of international cooperation against groups using “murder, cruelty and fear”. The charges include racketeering conspiracy, extortion and drug trafficking, with many defendants facing potential life sentences if convicted. All remain presumed innocent until proven guilty. Indian officials have long argued that Canada has failed to act decisively against pro-Khalistani extremists and associated criminal gangs, allowing them to threaten Indian diplomats, community members and opponents. Tuesday’s development will essentially help assuage India’s concern after crackdown on criminal gangs.

The operation, codenamed “Operation Hard Ball”, targeted three transnational syndicates and resulted in the unsealing of three federal indictments in Los Angeles charging 37 defendants in total. Eleven arrests were made in California, with others in Indiana, Georgia, Canada, and Spain.

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The firing incident outside Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence sparked a wave of discussion on social media. In the latest update, the Mumbai Crime Branch has reportedly arrested a key suspect named Pradeep Sharma alias Golu Pandit from Uttar Pradesh, and further investigation is underway.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-shetty-firing-case-mumbai-crime-branch-arrests-pravin-lonkar-details-inside-1772853317240"> Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests Pravin Lonkar | Details inside</a>&nbsp;According to reports, Pandit was arrested in Agra during a collaborative operation by the Mumbai Crime Branch and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF). Officials have confirmed that he is likely to be presented before a Mumbai court on Sunday, March 22.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-shetty-firing-case-update-did-suspects-receive-funds-from-nepal-here-s-what-we-know-1772277989323">Rohit Shetty firing case update: Did suspects receive funds from Nepal? Here's what we know</a><h2>Who is Golu Pandit?</h2>As per reports, the suspect is said to have a crucial role in planning the attack. He allegedly arranged the shooters, offered logistical assistance, and acted as a connection between the perpetrators and the fugitive prime suspect, Shubham Lonkar. &nbsp;&nbsp;Authorities stated that Pandit will face charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-shetty-residence-firing-case-update-mcoca-invoked-against-five-accused-by-mumbai-police-1770867127435">Rohit Shetty residence firing case update: MCOCA invoked against five accused by Mumbai Police</a>&nbsp;Additionally, officials also stated that he was reportedly in Tihar Jail when the incident took place, but allegedly managed to coordinate the attack from inside. Later, at the end of February, he secured bail, and since then, he had been hiding before the authorities arrested him again.&nbsp;<h2>What was the incident?</h2>On February 1, at least five rounds were fired outside Shetty's residence in Juhu. The incident took place in the early hours, and the first floor of the building was said to be the target, with one bullet hitting the glass of a gym inside the premises.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-shetty-firing-case-mumbai-crime-branch-arrests-6-suspects-from-rajasthan-details-inside-1771229118106">Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 6 suspects from Rajasthan; details inside</a>&nbsp;According to reports, the attack was allegedly carried out by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and Lonkar later claimed responsibility through a social media post.&nbsp;He is also wanted in several other cases, including the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and a firing outside Salman Khan’s residence.&nbsp;The chargesheet in the case is yet to be filed, and the investigation remains ongoing.&nbsp;

In a major update in the Rohit Shetty firing case, the Mumbai Crime Branch has reportedly arrested a key suspect named Pradeep Sharma alias Golu Pandit from Uttar Pradesh. Read the details inside. 

The firing incident outside Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence sparked a wave of discussion on social media. In the latest update, the Mumbai Crime Branch has reportedly arrested a key suspect named Pradeep Sharma alias Golu Pandit from Uttar Pradesh, and further investigation is underway. Also Read: Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests Pravin Lonkar | Details inside According to reports, Pandit was arrested in Agra during a collaborative operation by the Mumbai Crime Branch and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF). Officials have confirmed that he is likely to be presented before a Mumbai court on Sunday, March 22. Also Read: Rohit Shetty firing case update: Did suspects receive funds from Nepal? Here's what we know Who is Golu Pandit? As per reports, the suspect is said to have a crucial role in planning the attack. He allegedly arranged the shooters, offered logistical assistance, and acted as a connection between the perpetrators and the fugitive prime suspect, Shubham Lonkar. Authorities stated that Pandit will face charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Also Read: Rohit Shetty residence firing case update: MCOCA invoked against five accused by Mumbai Police Additionally, officials also stated that he was reportedly in Tihar Jail when the incident took place, but allegedly managed to coordinate the attack from inside. Later, at the end of February, he secured bail, and since then, he had been hiding before the authorities arrested him again. What was the incident? On February 1, at least five rounds were fired outside Shetty's residence in Juhu. The incident took place in the early hours, and the first floor of the building was said to be the target, with one bullet hitting the glass of a gym inside the premises. Also Read: Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 6 suspects from Rajasthan; details inside According to reports, the attack was allegedly carried out by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and Lonkar later claimed responsibility through a social media post. He is also wanted in several other cases, including the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and a firing outside Salman Khan’s residence. The chargesheet in the case is yet to be filed, and the investigation remains ongoing.

In a major update in the Rohit Shetty firing case, the Mumbai Crime Branch has reportedly arrested a key suspect named Pradeep Sharma alias Golu Pandit from Uttar Pradesh. Read the details inside.&nbsp;

Rohit Shetty firing case: Key accused Golu Pandit arrested from Agra; details inside

In a recent update in the Rohit Shetty firing case, the Mumbai Crime Branch has reportedly arrested another suspect identified as Pravin Lonkar. The 13th accused, who was produced before a special court, has been remanded to the Crime Branch in custody till March 16.&nbsp;According to officials, Lonakr's arrest will help uncover the conspiracy behind the firing incident outside Shetty's Mumbai residence, and other individuals involved in the attack.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-shetty-firing-case-update-did-suspects-receive-funds-from-nepal-here-s-what-we-know-1772277989323">Rohit Shetty firing case update: Did suspects receive funds from Nepal? Here's what we know</a><h2>Who is Pravin Lonkar</h2>As per reports, Pravin Lonkar is the brother of absconding accused Shubham Lonkar and is said to be an associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. According to police, Pravin may have helped in providing weapons and financial support for the attack.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-shetty-residence-firing-case-update-mcoca-invoked-against-five-accused-by-mumbai-police-1770867127435">Rohit Shetty residence firing case update: MCOCA invoked against five accused by Mumbai Police</a>&nbsp;Authorities also suspect that the firing outside the filmmaker's house may have been carried out on the instructions of the Lonkar brothers. Pravin had reportedly been arrested earlier in connection with the murder of politician Baba Siddique under provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-shetty-firing-case-mumbai-crime-branch-arrests-6-suspects-from-rajasthan-details-inside-1771229118106">Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 6 suspects from Rajasthan; details inside</a>&nbsp;Now, the Crime Branch has taken formal permission to take Lonkar into custody for questioning in the Rohit Shetty firing case.&nbsp;<h2>About the firing incident</h2>In the early hours of February 1, multiple rounds were fired outside Shetty's residence in Juhu, Mumbai. According to authorities, after firing, the unidentified assailants fled on a scooter, and later abandoned the vehicle near Vile Parle railway station and reportedly escaped the city by train. No injuries were reported in the attack. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mumbai-police-record-ranveer-singh-and-rohit-shetty-s-managers-statements-crime-scene-recreated-report-1771054113401"> Mumbai Police record Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty's managers' statements; Crime scene recreated: Report</a>&nbsp;Following the attack, security outside Shetty's house was increased, and the investigation is currently underway.&nbsp;The officials have detained several individuals from Pune in connection with this case.&nbsp;Not long after the firing, a threatening message circulated online, allegedly from Shubham Lonkar, in which the gang claimed responsibility for the attack. It warned Shetty against interfering in their activities.&nbsp;Further details about the case are to be revealed.&nbsp;

There has been a major update in the Rohit Shetty firing case, which happened on February 1. Pravin Lonkar is the 13th accused to be arrested in the case so far. 


In a recent update in the Rohit Shetty firing case, the Mumbai Crime Branch has reportedly arrested another suspect identified as Pravin Lonkar. The 13th accused, who was produced before a special court, has been remanded to the Crime Branch in custody till March 16. According to officials, Lonakr's arrest will help uncover the conspiracy behind the firing incident outside Shetty's Mumbai residence, and other individuals involved in the attack. Also Read: Rohit Shetty firing case update: Did suspects receive funds from Nepal? Here's what we know Who is Pravin Lonkar As per reports, Pravin Lonkar is the brother of absconding accused Shubham Lonkar and is said to be an associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. According to police, Pravin may have helped in providing weapons and financial support for the attack. Also Read: Rohit Shetty residence firing case update: MCOCA invoked against five accused by Mumbai Police Authorities also suspect that the firing outside the filmmaker's house may have been carried out on the instructions of the Lonkar brothers. Pravin had reportedly been arrested earlier in connection with the murder of politician Baba Siddique under provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Also Read: Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 6 suspects from Rajasthan; details inside Now, the Crime Branch has taken formal permission to take Lonkar into custody for questioning in the Rohit Shetty firing case. About the firing incident In the early hours of February 1, multiple rounds were fired outside Shetty's residence in Juhu, Mumbai. According to authorities, after firing, the unidentified assailants fled on a scooter, and later abandoned the vehicle near Vile Parle railway station and reportedly escaped the city by train. No injuries were reported in the attack. Also Read: Mumbai Police record Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty's managers' statements; Crime scene recreated: Report Following the attack, security outside Shetty's house was increased, and the investigation is currently underway. The officials have detained several individuals from Pune in connection with this case. Not long after the firing, a threatening message circulated online, allegedly from Shubham Lonkar, in which the gang claimed responsibility for the attack. It warned Shetty against interfering in their activities. Further details about the case are to be revealed.

There has been a major update in the Rohit Shetty firing case, which happened on February 1. Pravin Lonkar is the 13th accused to be arrested in the case so far. Read on to know more. &nbsp;

Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests Pravin Lonkar | Details inside

There has been a major update in the Rohit Shetty firing case. The Mumbai Crime Branch has reportedly arrested six more suspects from Rajasthan, and now they are being brought to Mumbai for further interrogation in connection with the firing incident outside the filmmaker's residence.<h2>Six suspects arrested</h2>According to police, reportedly four gunshots were fired outside Shetty's Juhu home, and the authorities registered a case soon after and tightened security around the filmmaker’s residence. As per reports, the latest arrests from Rajasthan were carried out with the help of multiple agencies.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mumbai-police-record-ranveer-singh-and-rohit-shetty-s-managers-statements-crime-scene-recreated-report-1771054113401">Mumbai Police record Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty's managers' statements; Crime scene recreated: Report</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Firing incident outside Rohit Shetty&#39;s house | Six more accused arrested in connection with the firing. They have been arrested from Rajasthan and are being brought to Mumbai: Mumbai Crime Branch A total of 11 people have been arrested so far.&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2023281613162062085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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As per the latest update in the Rohit Shetty firing case, six more suspects have been arrested from Rajasthan, and they are being brought to Mumbai for investigation. Officials are also investigating the angle of a larger organised crime conspiracy. 

There has been a major update in the Rohit Shetty firing case. The Mumbai Crime Branch has reportedly arrested six more suspects from Rajasthan, and now they are being brought to Mumbai for further interrogation in connection with the firing incident outside the filmmaker's residence. Six suspects arrested According to police, reportedly four gunshots were fired outside Shetty's Juhu home, and the authorities registered a case soon after and tightened security around the filmmaker’s residence. As per reports, the latest arrests from Rajasthan were carried out with the help of multiple agencies. Also Read: Mumbai Police record Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty's managers' statements; Crime scene recreated: Report

As per the latest update in the Rohit Shetty firing case, six more suspects have been arrested from Rajasthan, and they are being brought to Mumbai for investigation. Officials are also investigating the angle of a larger organised crime conspiracy.&nbsp;

Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 6 suspects from Rajasthan; details inside

The Mumbai Crime Branch has intensified its probe into the alleged extortion threat targeting Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, with investigators now suspecting the involvement of Harry Boxer, an operative believed to be linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.According to sources, a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding 1 crore rupees was sent to Ranveer Singh’s manager earlier this week. The message reportedly contained intimidating language and warned of serious consequences if the demand was not fulfilled. Soon after the complaint was received, the Crime Branch began a technical investigation to trace the origin of the message.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/days-after-noida-techie-s-death-car-falls-into-open-drain-in-sector-70-residents-accuse-authorities-of-negligence-watch-1770949817481">Days after Noida techie's death, car falls into open drain in Sector 70 | Watch</a>Preliminary findings suggest that the voice in the audio clip resembles that of Harry Boxer, who has previously been linked to the Bishnoi gang’s operations. Officials say voice samples are being analysed and matched using forensic tools. Investigators are also examining IP logs, device details and possible VPN routing to determine where the message was sent from and whether it originated from outside India.Police sources indicated that the message may have been sent using encrypted platforms in an attempt to conceal the sender’s identity.Technical experts are working to reconstruct the digital trail, including metadata linked to the voice recording. If required, assistance from central agencies and international authorities could be sought to track down the suspect’s location.Statements of Ranveer Singh’s manager and members of his team have already been recorded. As a precautionary measure, security around the actor’s residence has been reviewed and strengthened.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mea-reacts-to-trump-s-viral-don-t-want-to-destroy-modi-s-political-career-video-here-s-what-it-said-1770956243470">MEA reacts to Trump’s viral ‘don’t want to destroy Modi’s political career’ video – Here’s what it said</a>Officials have not confirmed any arrests so far, but say the investigation is at a crucial stage.The case has once again raised concerns about organised crime networks allegedly targeting high-profile film personalities.In recent months, several celebrities across the industry have reported receiving threats, prompting law enforcement agencies to step up monitoring and intelligence gathering.While police have refrained from making detailed public comments, sources say the focus remains on establishing concrete digital evidence before taking further legal steps.

Preliminary findings suggest that the voice in the audio clip resembles that of Harry Boxer, who has previously been linked to the Bishnoi gang’s operations.

The Mumbai Crime Branch has intensified its probe into the alleged extortion threat targeting Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, with investigators now suspecting the involvement of Harry Boxer, an operative believed to be linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. According to sources, a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding 1 crore rupees was sent to Ranveer Singh’s manager earlier this week. The message reportedly contained intimidating language and warned of serious consequences if the demand was not fulfilled. Soon after the complaint was received, the Crime Branch began a technical investigation to trace the origin of the message. Also read | Days after Noida techie's death, car falls into open drain in Sector 70 | Watch Preliminary findings suggest that the voice in the audio clip resembles that of Harry Boxer, who has previously been linked to the Bishnoi gang’s operations. Officials say voice samples are being analysed and matched using forensic tools. Investigators are also examining IP logs, device details and possible VPN routing to determine where the message was sent from and whether it originated from outside India. Police sources indicated that the message may have been sent using encrypted platforms in an attempt to conceal the sender’s identity. Technical experts are working to reconstruct the digital trail, including metadata linked to the voice recording. If required, assistance from central agencies and international authorities could be sought to track down the suspect’s location. Statements of Ranveer Singh’s manager and members of his team have already been recorded. As a precautionary measure, security around the actor’s residence has been reviewed and strengthened. Also read | MEA reacts to Trump’s viral ‘don’t want to destroy Modi’s political career’ video – Here’s what it said Officials have not confirmed any arrests so far, but say the investigation is at a crucial stage. The case has once again raised concerns about organised crime networks allegedly targeting high-profile film personalities. In recent months, several celebrities across the industry have reported receiving threats, prompting law enforcement agencies to step up monitoring and intelligence gathering. While police have refrained from making detailed public comments, sources say the focus remains on establishing concrete digital evidence before taking further legal steps.

Preliminary findings suggest that the voice in the audio clip resembles that of Harry Boxer, who has previously been linked to the Bishnoi gang’s operations.

Mumbai crime branch suspects Bishnoi operative Harry Boxer in Rs 1 crore threat to Ranveer Singh

Just days after the firing incident outside Rohit Shetty's house, Ranveer Singh reportedly received an extortion threat via WhatsApp, raising concerns over the safety of Hindi cinema celebrities. Currently, both cases are under investigation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-deepika-padukone-step-up-security-at-mumbai-residence-after-receiving-extortion-threat-1770789511719">Ranveer, Deepika tighten security at residence after receiving extortion threat</a><h2>VPN used to send a threat to Ranveer Singh</h2>As per a report by News18, the threatening voice note was sent to the Dhurandhar actor from a number using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), which has reportedly made the process of tracking the sender’s IP address and physical location difficult to trace.The voice message sent to the allegedly demanded crores of money and claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, a name common to multiple high-profile threats.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-gets-extortion-threat-sender-demands-crores-via-whatsapp-voice-note-1770730646163">Ranveer Singh gets extortion threat; sender demands crores via WhatsApp</a><h2>Investigation underway</h2>Soon after the threat was received on Tuesday, Ranveer Singh contacted the Mumbai Police. Following this, security outside the actor's residence was heightened, and the officials have already launched an investigation to track down the sender. As per reports, law enforcement agencies are currently analysing digital footprints and call records.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-shetty-residence-firing-case-mumbai-police-presents-5-accused-before-criminal-court-1770041120591">Rohit Shetty residence firing case: Mumbai Police presents 5 accused before criminal court</a><h2>Other security threats</h2>This is not the first incident of security threats that have come up in recent days. Earlier this month, multiple shots were fired outside Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area. According to police reports, at least five rounds were fired at the filmmaker’s nine-storey building at around 12:45 am on February 8, and one bullet allegedly hit the glass facade of a gym.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/multiple-shots-fired-outside-rohit-shetty-s-mumbai-residence-investigation-underway-watch-1769915219033">Multiple shots fired outside Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence; investigation underway | Watch</a>&nbsp;Five suspects have been arrested in the case, and Investigators claimed that the accused were allegedly following the instructions of Shubham Lonkar, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who is reportedly also wanted in cases linked to the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and a firing incident outside Salman Khan’s Bandra residence.<h2>Ranveer Singh’s work front</h2>Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is currently gearing up for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the second installment of Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster spy thriller. The upcoming film is slated to release in cinemas on March 19, 2026.

There's a major update in the Ranveer Singh extortion threat case. As per reports, the sender used a VPN to send the voice note via WhatsApp. Police investigation is currently underway. Read details inside.

Just days after the firing incident outside Rohit Shetty's house, Ranveer Singh reportedly received an extortion threat via WhatsApp, raising concerns over the safety of Hindi cinema celebrities. Currently, both cases are under investigation. Also Read: Ranveer, Deepika tighten security at residence after receiving extortion threat VPN used to send a threat to Ranveer Singh As per a report by News18, the threatening voice note was sent to the Dhurandhar actor from a number using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), which has reportedly made the process of tracking the sender’s IP address and physical location difficult to trace. The voice message sent to the allegedly demanded crores of money and claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, a name common to multiple high-profile threats. Also Read: Ranveer Singh gets extortion threat; sender demands crores via WhatsApp Investigation underway Soon after the threat was received on Tuesday, Ranveer Singh contacted the Mumbai Police. Following this, security outside the actor's residence was heightened, and the officials have already launched an investigation to track down the sender. As per reports, law enforcement agencies are currently analysing digital footprints and call records. Also Read: Rohit Shetty residence firing case: Mumbai Police presents 5 accused before criminal court Other security threats This is not the first incident of security threats that have come up in recent days. Earlier this month, multiple shots were fired outside Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area. According to police reports, at least five rounds were fired at the filmmaker’s nine-storey building at around 12:45 am on February 8, and one bullet allegedly hit the glass facade of a gym. Also Read: Multiple shots fired outside Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence; investigation underway | Watch Five suspects have been arrested in the case, and Investigators claimed that the accused were allegedly following the instructions of Shubham Lonkar, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who is reportedly also wanted in cases linked to the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and a firing incident outside Salman Khan’s Bandra residence. Ranveer Singh’s work front Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is currently gearing up for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the second installment of Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster spy thriller. The upcoming film is slated to release in cinemas on March 19, 2026.

There's a major update in the Ranveer Singh extortion threat case. As per reports, the sender used a VPN to send the voice note via WhatsApp. Police investigation is currently underway. Read details inside.

Ranveer Singh threat case: Sender used VPN to demand crores of rupees, says report

Singer B Praak has reportedly received a death threat linked to extortion, and Mohali Police has already launched an investigation. Demanding a ransom of ₹10 crore, the caller allegedly claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/why-bollywood-is-revisiting-2016-alia-bhatt-kareena-kapoor-and-more-share-rare-throwback-photos-1768625251405">Why Bollywood is revisiting 2016: Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and more share rare throwback photos</a><h2>What was the complaint?</h2>According to ANI, the complaint stated that the call was received by Dilnoor (Prateik Bachan), who is a close associate and friend of B Praak. Dilnoor filed a written complaint with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mohali, on January 6, 2026, after receiving suspicious calls and a voice message from foreign phone numbers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-opens-up-about-his-regrets-and-aging-the-desire-to-learn-diminishes-with-time-1768618850611">Amitabh Bachchan opens up about his regrets and aging; 'The desire to learn...'</a>&nbsp;Dilnoor's statement to the police reportedly claimed that on January 5, he saw two missed calls from an international number, which he did not answer. The next day, January 6, he received another call from a different foreign number. Finding the conversation suspicious, he disconnected the call. Soon after, Dilnoor received a voice message containing a direct ransom threat.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prabhas-spirit-release-date-out-sandeep-reddy-vanga-s-film-locks-march-check-details-1768576178158">Prabhas' Spirit release date out! Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film locks March</a><h2>Caller linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang?</h2>In the voice message, the caller reportedly identified himself as Arju Bishnoi and claimed to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. He demanded ₹10 crore and warned that it must be paid within a week. "Pass this message to B Praak that we want 10 crore. You have one week’s time. Go to any country you want, but if anyone associated with him is found nearby, we will cause damage," the caller allegedly said, claiming that failure to comply would result in severe harm, including to “reduce him to dust.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mea-react-on-objection-reports-on-salman-khan-s-battle-of-galwan-no-role-in-this-or-in-such-venture-1768569606246">MEA to objection reports on Salman's Battle of Galwan: 'No role in this'</a>&nbsp;Dilnoor immediately reached out to Mohali Police after receiving the threat, and officials have reportedly confirmed that an investigation has been launched.&nbsp;B Praak is a popular Punjabi and Bollywood singer who has given several chart-topping songs such as Teri Mitti, Ranjha, Pachtaoge, and Filhall.&nbsp;

B Praak has reportedly received a ransom threat demanding ₹10 crore. The caller allegedly claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and communication was made by Dilnoor, a close associate of the singer.

Singer B Praak has reportedly received a death threat linked to extortion, and Mohali Police has already launched an investigation. Demanding a ransom of ₹10 crore, the caller allegedly claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Also Read: Why Bollywood is revisiting 2016: Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and more share rare throwback photos What was the complaint? According to ANI, the complaint stated that the call was received by Dilnoor (Prateik Bachan), who is a close associate and friend of B Praak. Dilnoor filed a written complaint with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mohali, on January 6, 2026, after receiving suspicious calls and a voice message from foreign phone numbers. Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan opens up about his regrets and aging; 'The desire to learn...' Dilnoor's statement to the police reportedly claimed that on January 5, he saw two missed calls from an international number, which he did not answer. The next day, January 6, he received another call from a different foreign number. Finding the conversation suspicious, he disconnected the call. Soon after, Dilnoor received a voice message containing a direct ransom threat. Also Read: Prabhas' Spirit release date out! Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film locks March Caller linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang? In the voice message, the caller reportedly identified himself as Arju Bishnoi and claimed to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. He demanded ₹10 crore and warned that it must be paid within a week. "Pass this message to B Praak that we want 10 crore. You have one week’s time. Go to any country you want, but if anyone associated with him is found nearby, we will cause damage," the caller allegedly said, claiming that failure to comply would result in severe harm, including to “reduce him to dust.” Also Read: MEA to objection reports on Salman's Battle of Galwan: 'No role in this' Dilnoor immediately reached out to Mohali Police after receiving the threat, and officials have reportedly confirmed that an investigation has been launched. B Praak is a popular Punjabi and Bollywood singer who has given several chart-topping songs such as Teri Mitti, Ranjha, Pachtaoge, and Filhall.

B Praak has reportedly received a ransom threat demanding ₹10 crore. The caller allegedly claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and communication was made by Dilnoor, a close associate of the singer.

Death threat to B Praak; caller claiming links to Bishnoi Gang demands Rs 10 crore ransom

Punjab Police on Wednesday (November 26) foiled a major terror plot. The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and SAS Nagar Police arrested four operatives linked to Goldy Dhillon, a foreign-based gangster associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, following an exchange of gunfire near Steal Strips Towers on the Dera Bassi–Ambala highway.&nbsp;&nbsp;The suspects, who were hiding in a house along the highway, opened fire on the police during a cordon-and-search operation. In the shootout, two gang members were injured by gunfire. Initial investigations indicate that the group was acting under orders from their foreign-based handler, and was planning to carry out targeted attacks in the Tricity and Patiala areas. Seized items include seven .32 caliber pistols and 70 live cartridges.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Major Terror Plot Foiled In a major breakthrough, Anti-Gangster Task Force (<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTF</a>) and SAS Nagar Police apprehends four operatives of foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang after an exchange of fire near Steal Strips Towers on the Dera Bassi–Ambala… <a href="https://t.co/OslZN1UW1A">pic.twitter.com/OslZN1UW1A</a>&mdash; DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/DGPPunjabPolice/status/1993614856101249123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) AGTF, Promod Ban, said that authorities secured the area around a residence along the Dera Bassi-Ambala highway after receiving intelligence suggesting the presence of wanted operatives. As joint police teams moved in to apprehend the suspects, the accused opened fire, with bullets striking the bulletproof vests of Head Constable Gagandeep Singh and Constable Gulab Singh.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-no-moral-standing-india-rubbishes-pakistan-s-objection-to-dhwajarohan-at-ayodhya-ram-temple-1764162465871">‘No moral standing’: India rubbishes Pakistan’s objection to Dhwajarohan at Ayodhya Ram Temple</a>&nbsp;In return fire, two of the suspects, Harvinder Singh (alias Bhola) and Mohammad Samir, were injured and taken into custody, along with two other individuals. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) SAS Nagar, Harmandeep Hans, who visited the scene, confirmed that all four detainees have criminal backgrounds. He also mentioned that the investigation is ongoing, with efforts to identify additional members of the group, suggesting further arrests and recoveries are anticipated.&nbsp;In a separate operation, police in Amritsar dismantled a cross-border smuggling network with the arrest of two brothers. Officers seized an improvised explosive device (IED) and two mobile phones during the raid. The suspects, identified as Akashdeep Singh (also known as Akash) and Yuvraj Singh, are both residents of Ranike village in Amritsar.

Major terror plot foiled by Punjab Police as four operatives linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang held

Punjab Police on Wednesday (November 26) foiled a major terror plot. The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and SAS Nagar Police arrested four operatives linked to Goldy Dhillon, a foreign-based gangster associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, following an exchange of gunfire near Steal Strips Towers on the Dera Bassi–Ambala highway. The suspects, who were hiding in a house along the highway, opened fire on the police during a cordon-and-search operation. In the shootout, two gang members were injured by gunfire. Initial investigations indicate that the group was acting under orders from their foreign-based handler, and was planning to carry out targeted attacks in the Tricity and Patiala areas. Seized items include seven .32 caliber pistols and 70 live cartridges.

The accused, hiding in a house along the highway, opened fire on the police during the cordon-and-search operation. In retaliatory fire, two members of the gang sustained bullet injuries

On Saturday (Oct 25), 50 men were deported from the US, all of from the northern Indian state of Haryana. Of these deportees indentified as Lakhwinder Singh alias Lakha was of particular interest for security agencies. Lakha is a member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang and was allegedly living illegally for the last three years. He was arrested soon after the deportees arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and on Sunday (Oct 26), a court in Ambala ordered eight days of police custody.&nbsp;Speaking to news agency ANI, STF Ambala unit in-charge Prateek Singh said, "Yesterday, he was deported from the US and arrived at the Delhi airport. We arrested him from there and will be thoroughly questioned about the incidents he has committed and the gangs he was associated with. During the 8-day police remand, he will be thoroughly questioned about the incidents he has committed in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and other previous incidents. During interrogation, he revealed that he had connections with a gang based abroad and would make extortion calls from there. During police remand, we will question him in depth."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Ambala, Haryana: On arresting gangster Lakhwinder Singh alias Lakha, STF Ambala unit in-charge Prateek Singh says, &quot;...Yesterday, he was deported from the US and arrived at the Delhi airport. We arrested him from there and will be thoroughly questioned about the… <a href="https://t.co/UGj9AU4tjb">pic.twitter.com/UGj9AU4tjb</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1982453415503348149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gangster Lakhwinder Singh alias Lakha was arrested soon after the deportees arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and on Sunday (Oct 26), a court in Ambala ordered eight days of police custody.

On Saturday (Oct 25), 50 men were deported from the US, all of from the northern Indian state of Haryana. Of these deportees indentified as Lakhwinder Singh alias Lakha was of particular interest for security agencies. Lakha is a member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang and was allegedly living illegally for the last three years. He was arrested soon after the deportees arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and on Sunday (Oct 26), a court in Ambala ordered eight days of police custody. Speaking to news agency ANI, STF Ambala unit in-charge Prateek Singh said, "Yesterday, he was deported from the US and arrived at the Delhi airport. We arrested him from there and will be thoroughly questioned about the incidents he has committed and the gangs he was associated with. During the 8-day police remand, he will be thoroughly questioned about the incidents he has committed in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and other previous incidents. During interrogation, he revealed that he had connections with a gang based abroad and would make extortion calls from there. During police remand, we will question him in depth."

Gangster Lakhwinder Singh alias Lakha was arrested soon after the deportees arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and on Sunday (Oct 26), a court in Ambala ordered eight days of police custody.

Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s aide Lakha deported to India from US, in police custody

An Indo-Canadian man connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been sentenced to six years in prison in connection with a shooting and arson attack at the residence of Punjabi rapper and singer AP Dhillon in September 2024. &nbsp; For the shooting carried out at Dhillon's Colwood home last year, the man received a multi-year jail term. &nbsp;On Sept 2, gunshots were fired at Dhillon's Colwood home, and by the time police arrived, the two vehicles were "fully engulfed" in flames.<h2>&nbsp; Lawrence Bishnoi gang member gets 6 years in jail &nbsp;</h2>Abjeet Kingra, a 26-year-old, was sentenced to two years in jail for arson and six years for intentionally discharging firearms. Both sentences will be served concurrently. &nbsp; The court also imposed a lifetime firearms ban on Kingra, who has links to the notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s criminal group. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Kingra was working under the direction of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in India to carry out criminal activities in Canada.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/munawar-faruqui-was-target-two-shooters-of-goldy-brar-gang-reveals-1759381219365">Munawar Faruqui was target, two shooters of Goldy Brar gang reveal: Report</a> &nbsp; The judge noted that Kingra’s involvement in the shooting at Dhillon’s home was not an isolated incident, hinting at his deep connection with the Bishnoi group.

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Kingra was arrested on Oct 30. Another suspect, Vikran Sharma, is believed to have fled to India. An arrest warrant has been issued for him. &nbsp; "The sentencing of Abjeet Kingra is the result of months of dedicated investigative work by our officers," said Insp. Stephen Rose, acting officer in charge of West Shore RCMP.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/singer-zubeen-garg-exact-cause-of-death-revealed-foul-play-ruled-out-1759376131962"> Singer Zubeen Garg exact cause of death revealed, foul play ruled out</a> &nbsp; "While we are pleased to see accountability in this case, our work is not done. We remain committed to locating Vikram Sharma and bringing him before the courts."<h2>&nbsp; Criminal activities of the Bishnoi gang &nbsp;</h2>The court ruling came just two days after the Canadian government officially listed the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity under Canada’s Criminal Code. &nbsp; The Bishnoi gang, active in Canada, North India, and the United States, operates in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi, who hails from Punjab, India, and has been imprisoned since 2014. While Bishnoi remains behind bars, his gang continues to operate and engage in criminal activities. &nbsp; The group has been allegedly linked to the murder of Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala in 2022, who was shot dead in broad daylight. Bollywood actor Salman Khan has also received continuous death threats attributed to the gang. Additionally, the murder of Mumbai-based businessman Baba Siddique has been linked to the Bishnoi gang.

Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been allegedly linked with several criminal activites across India, Canada and the US. They have been accused of the firing that took place at Indian-Canadian rapper AP Dhillon's house. 

An Indo-Canadian man connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been sentenced to six years in prison in connection with a shooting and arson attack at the residence of Punjabi rapper and singer AP Dhillon in September 2024. For the shooting carried out at Dhillon's Colwood home last year, the man received a multi-year jail term. On Sept 2, gunshots were fired at Dhillon's Colwood home, and by the time police arrived, the two vehicles were "fully engulfed" in flames. Lawrence Bishnoi gang member gets 6 years in jail Abjeet Kingra, a 26-year-old, was sentenced to two years in jail for arson and six years for intentionally discharging firearms. Both sentences will be served concurrently. The court also imposed a lifetime firearms ban on Kingra, who has links to the notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s criminal group. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Kingra was working under the direction of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in India to carry out criminal activities in Canada. Also read: Munawar Faruqui was target, two shooters of Goldy Brar gang reveal: Report The judge noted that Kingra’s involvement in the shooting at Dhillon’s home was not an isolated incident, hinting at his deep connection with the Bishnoi group.

Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been allegedly linked with several criminal activites across India, Canada and the US. They have been accused of the firing that took place at Indian-Canadian rapper AP Dhillon's house.&nbsp;

AP Dhillon house firing: Lawrence Bishnoi gang member sentenced for six years in Canada

Canada has formally designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity, citing its record of using murder, shootings, and arson to extort and intimidate diaspora communities. The move follows allegations of the gang's role in the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen near Vancouver. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the designation allows authorities to seize the gang’s Canadian assets and prosecute anyone found to be financing or aiding the group. This “gives us more powerful and effective tools to confront and put a stop to their crimes” he said.<h2>Who is Lawrence Bishnoi?</h2>Lawrence Bishnoi, 32, is seen as India’s most notorious gangster. Born in 1993 in Punjab, Lawrence Bishnoi is a notorious gangster, linked with several high-profile killings in India. He grew up in Abohar and later moved to Chandigarh in 2010 to attend DAV College, where he met gangster Goldy Brar. They both were involved in politics and criminal activities. Between 2010 and 2012, Bishnoi faced seven FIRs in Chandigarh, four of which he was acquitted of.Though behind bars for nearly a decade, his network has been tied to high-profile killings, including Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala in 2022. Investigators say the group has expanded from campus-level racketeering to a global syndicate with links across India, Canada, and beyond.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-school-collapse-at-least-one-dead-dozens-injured-65-students-feared-trapped-under-rubble-1759202686916">Indonesia school collapse: At least one dead, dozens injured; 65 students feared trapped under rubble</a><h2>Why did Canada designate the Bishnoi Gang a terrorist designation?</h2>Officials say the Bishnoi gang has targeted Sikh diaspora leaders, businesses, and cultural figures in Canada, creating “a climate of insecurity.” A 2023 shooting attack on the Vancouver Island home of Punjabi-Canadian artist AP Dhillon, and repeated extortion threats to community members, were cited as examples of the gang’s reach.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-the-peacemaker-10-takeaways-from-his-gaza-peace-plan-that-has-netanyahu-s-backing-1759195574203">Trump the ‘peacemaker’? 10 takeaways from his Gaza peace plan that has Netanyahu's backing</a>RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme said police had uncovered “well over a dozen credible and imminent threats to life” tied to the gang, prompting warnings to figures including relatives of Canadian opposition leader Jagmeet Singh. Police have arrested at least eight suspects linked to Nijjar’s murder and nearly two dozen others in extortion cases.The World Sikh Organization welcomed the terror listing, calling it a vital first step but warning that accountability must go further. “The true architects of this violence must also be held to account,” the group said.&nbsp;<h2>Diplomatic backdrop</h2>The decision comes after a sharp diplomatic standoff last year, when Canadian investigators accused India of collaborating with the Bishnoi gang to assassinate Nijjar. Delhi dismissed the charges as "strange" and “ludicrous,” and under Prime Minister Mark Carney Canada has since tried to reset ties, with both sides agreeing to share intelligence on cross-border crime and extremism.

Canada has officially labelled the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group, citing murders, shootings, and extortion targeting Sikh diaspora communities. The move allows seizure of assets and prosecution of supporters. Read on for the full story.

Canada has formally designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity, citing its record of using murder, shootings, and arson to extort and intimidate diaspora communities. The move follows allegations of the gang's role in the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen near Vancouver. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the designation allows authorities to seize the gang’s Canadian assets and prosecute anyone found to be financing or aiding the group. This “gives us more powerful and effective tools to confront and put a stop to their crimes” he said. Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Lawrence Bishnoi, 32, is seen as India’s most notorious gangster. Born in 1993 in Punjab, Lawrence Bishnoi is a notorious gangster, linked with several high-profile killings in India. He grew up in Abohar and later moved to Chandigarh in 2010 to attend DAV College, where he met gangster Goldy Brar. They both were involved in politics and criminal activities. Between 2010 and 2012, Bishnoi faced seven FIRs in Chandigarh, four of which he was acquitted of. Though behind bars for nearly a decade, his network has been tied to high-profile killings, including Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala in 2022. Investigators say the group has expanded from campus-level racketeering to a global syndicate with links across India, Canada, and beyond. Also read | Indonesia school collapse: At least one dead, dozens injured; 65 students feared trapped under rubble Why did Canada designate the Bishnoi Gang a terrorist designation? Officials say the Bishnoi gang has targeted Sikh diaspora leaders, businesses, and cultural figures in Canada, creating “a climate of insecurity.” A 2023 shooting attack on the Vancouver Island home of Punjabi-Canadian artist AP Dhillon, and repeated extortion threats to community members, were cited as examples of the gang’s reach. Also read | Trump the ‘peacemaker’? 10 takeaways from his Gaza peace plan that has Netanyahu's backing RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme said police had uncovered “well over a dozen credible and imminent threats to life” tied to the gang, prompting warnings to figures including relatives of Canadian opposition leader Jagmeet Singh. Police have arrested at least eight suspects linked to Nijjar’s murder and nearly two dozen others in extortion cases. The World Sikh Organization welcomed the terror listing, calling it a vital first step but warning that accountability must go further. “The true architects of this violence must also be held to account,” the group said. Diplomatic backdrop The decision comes after a sharp diplomatic standoff last year, when Canadian investigators accused India of collaborating with the Bishnoi gang to assassinate Nijjar. Delhi dismissed the charges as "strange" and “ludicrous,” and under Prime Minister Mark Carney Canada has since tried to reset ties, with both sides agreeing to share intelligence on cross-border crime and extremism.

Canada has officially labelled the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group, citing murders, shootings, and extortion targeting Sikh diaspora communities. The move allows seizure of assets and prosecution of supporters. Read on for the full story.

Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Canada designates Bishnoi gang as terrorist entity

The government of Canada has listed the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity, following calls from Conservative and NDP politicians. Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, announced on Monday that the Government of Canada has listed the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code. A press release issued by the Ministry of Public Safety said that the gang had met the legal definition of a terrorist group, adding that its activities “target specific communities to create a climate of fear and intimidation." The Bishnoi Gang, named after its leader Lawrence Bishnoi, has been linked to a number of high-profile criminal activities, including extortion, smuggling, and murder both in India and abroad. The gang has increasingly come under international scrutiny in recent years.&nbsp;“Every person in Canada has the right to feel safe in their home and community and as a government it is our fundamental responsibility to protect them. Specific communities have been targeted for terror, violence and intimidation by the Bishnoi Gang. Listing this group of criminal terrorists gives us more powerful and effective tools to confront and put a stop to their crimes,” said Anandasangaree.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Today, our government listed the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity. Violence, terror, and the intimidation of communities will never be tolerated in Canada. We’re taking action to combat these threats: <a href="https://t.co/LO49Bhxg7F">https://t.co/LO49Bhxg7F</a>&mdash; Gary Anandasangaree (@gary_srp) <a href="https://twitter.com/gary_srp/status/1972644828270956700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;“The Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal organization operating primarily out of India. They have a presence in Canada and are active in areas with significant diaspora communities. The Bishnoi Gang engages in murder, shootings and arson, and generates terror through extortion and intimidation. They create a climate of insecurity in these communities by targeting them, their prominent community members, businesses, and cultural figures. Listing the Bishnoi Gang will help Canadian security, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies in combatting their crimes and making communities safer,” then ministry said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The Bishnoi Gang has met the definition of a “terrorist group” under Canada’s Criminal Code. A terrorist listing means anything owned by that group in Canada, property, vehicles, money can be frozen or seized and gives Canadian law enforcement more tools to prosecute terrorist offences, including those related to financing, travel and recruitment,” said a release issued by the Ministry of Public Safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;Acts of violence and terror have no place in Canada, especially those that target specific communities to create a climate of fear and intimidation, it added.&nbsp;After the listing, now it will be a criminal offence for anyone in Canada and Canadians abroad to knowingly deal with any property owned or controlled by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Moreover, directly or indirectly providing property knowing that it will be used by or benefit the gang will also amount to an offence. The Criminal Code listing can now be used by immigration and border officials to inform decisions on admissibility to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A terrorist listing means anything owned by that group in Canada, property, vehicles, money can be frozen or seized and gives Canadian law enforcement more tools to prosecute terrorist offences, including those related to financing, travel and recruitment, said the Ministry of Public Safety.

The government of Canada has listed the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity, following calls from Conservative and NDP politicians. Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, announced on Monday that the Government of Canada has listed the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code. A press release issued by the Ministry of Public Safety said that the gang had met the legal definition of a terrorist group, adding that its activities “target specific communities to create a climate of fear and intimidation." The Bishnoi Gang, named after its leader Lawrence Bishnoi, has been linked to a number of high-profile criminal activities, including extortion, smuggling, and murder both in India and abroad. The gang has increasingly come under international scrutiny in recent years. “Every person in Canada has the right to feel safe in their home and community and as a government it is our fundamental responsibility to protect them. Specific communities have been targeted for terror, violence and intimidation by the Bishnoi Gang. Listing this group of criminal terrorists gives us more powerful and effective tools to confront and put a stop to their crimes,” said Anandasangaree.

A terrorist listing means anything owned by that group in Canada, property, vehicles, money can be frozen or seized and gives Canadian law enforcement more tools to prosecute terrorist offences, including those related to financing, travel and recruitment, said the Ministry of Public Safety.

Canadian government lists Lawrence Bishnoi gang as ‘terrorist entity’

In Canada's Alberta, the premier has called on the federal government to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group. The request follows a similar one by the British Columbia (BC) premier. In a statement issued on Monday (Jul 15) Danielle Smith, the premier of Canada's Alberta province, along with the Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis said, "The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada. Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent."<h2>Why do Canadian premiers want to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organisation?</h2>In their statement, the two Alberta officials said that the gang was a "transnational criminal network" that is behind incidents of "violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings," in Canada and elsewhere. Calling the gang's intent "criminal and violent", they added that the formal designation of the gang as a "terrorist organisation" would "unlock critical powers, allowing provincial and municipal-level law enforcement agencies to access the necessary tools and resources needed to effectively disrupt operations and protect our people".Previously in June, a similar request was made by British Columbia Premier David Eby. Calling for urgent federal action, Eby called it a "serious step" but said that it would give "police significant investigative tools." He added that, "We don't make this recommendation lightly, but this activity strikes at public confidence in the justice system, in our democracy and in the safety of the community, and it erodes public confidence in the rule of law." The British Columbia premier also alleged that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's operations spread across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, particularly targeting members of the South Asian community.The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been behind a number of big cases in India and abroad. In 2021, the gang claimed the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. The group, which allegedly has connections with the Pro-Khalistani movement, has also threatened Bollywood star Salman Khan.

Danielle Smith, the premier of Canada's Alberta province, said, "The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada. Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent."

In Canada's Alberta, the premier has called on the federal government to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group. The request follows a similar one by the British Columbia (BC) premier. In a statement issued on Monday (Jul 15) Danielle Smith, the premier of Canada's Alberta province, along with the Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis said, "The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada. Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent." Why do Canadian premiers want to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organisation? In their statement, the two Alberta officials said that the gang was a "transnational criminal network" that is behind incidents of "violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings," in Canada and elsewhere. Calling the gang's intent "criminal and violent", they added that the formal designation of the gang as a "terrorist organisation" would "unlock critical powers, allowing provincial and municipal-level law enforcement agencies to access the necessary tools and resources needed to effectively disrupt operations and protect our people". Previously in June, a similar request was made by British Columbia Premier David Eby. Calling for urgent federal action, Eby called it a "serious step" but said that it would give "police significant investigative tools." He added that, "We don't make this recommendation lightly, but this activity strikes at public confidence in the justice system, in our democracy and in the safety of the community, and it erodes public confidence in the rule of law." The British Columbia premier also alleged that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's operations spread across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, particularly targeting members of the South Asian community. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been behind a number of big cases in India and abroad. In 2021, the gang claimed the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. The group, which allegedly has connections with the Pro-Khalistani movement, has also threatened Bollywood star Salman Khan.

Danielle Smith, the premier of Canada's Alberta province, said, "The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada. Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent."

'Transnational, violent, criminal': Canada's Alberta province joins call to designate Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist outfit

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Sunil Yadav, an infamous drug smuggler wanted in several cases in Rajasthan, was shot dead in California’s Stockton city on Tuesday (Dec 24), reported multiple news agencies. He was an ill-famed person known for getting drugs into India via the Pakistan route. Previously his name had come in connection with a case of seizure of drugs worth $35.23 million. 
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&gt; According to reports <meta charset="utf-8"/><a href="https://www.livemint.com/news/india/salman-khan-fan-threatens-guards-with-lawrence-bishnois-name-at-film-set-handed-over-to-police-11733335848261.html">Lawrence Bishnoi gang member</a> has claimed the killing of Yadav.  Gangster Rohit Godara owned up to the entire incident. 
&gt; "He had worked with Punjab police to get our brother Ankit Bhadu killed in an encounter. We have avenged him," said Godara, as reported by NDTV. 
&gt; Previously he absconded as his name came in Ankit Bhadu's encounter death. "In the US, he was sharing information about our brothers," Godara added.
Also  Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/baba-siddique-murder-who-is-laurence-bishnoi-why-does-his-gang-target-salman-khan-767226">Baba Siddique murder: Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Why does his gang target Salman Khan?</a>
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&gt; Sunil belonged to Abohar in Punjab's Fazilka district. He fled to the USA two years ago and started living there under a forged identity of Rahul.  
&gt; He was on cordial terms with Lawrence Bishnoi but Ankit Bhadu's killing turned against him, according to the report. 
&gt; He stayed in Dubai, and Rajasthan police had manoeuvred to get him arrested by the authorities in Dubai. He was brought back to India later.
&gt; Sunil was arrested in connection with the murder of a jeweller, Pankaj Soni, in Rajasthan's Ganganagar district but got out on bail.
The police are investigating how he was shot by Lawrence Bishnoi's gang member Rohit Godara.
Watch | Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Gangster Allegedly Behind NCP Leader Baba Siddique’s Murder
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<h2 dir="ltr">Earlier arrests of Bishnoi gang members </h2>
The Punjab Police had apprehended two members of the Bishnoi gang after an interesting chase and a shootout in Jalandhar. They seized three pistols and several cartridges from them.
The cops were fired upon by the suspect during the chase, which triggered the police to knock them down, said police. The suspects who were arrested have numerous cases registered against them, including extortion, murder, the Arms Act, and drug laws, said the police.
(With inputs from agencies)

He was on cordial terms with Lawrence Bishnoi and Sunil Yadav, but the shootout has turned against him, according to the report. 



California, USA Sunil Yadav, an infamous drug smuggler wanted in several cases in Rajasthan, was shot dead in California’s Stockton city on Tuesday (Dec 24), reported multiple news agencies. He was an ill-famed person known for getting drugs into India via the Pakistan route. Previously his name had come in connection with a case of seizure of drugs worth $35.23 million. Inside details > According to reports Lawrence Bishnoi gang member has claimed the killing of Yadav. Gangster Rohit Godara owned up to the entire incident. > "He had worked with Punjab police to get our brother Ankit Bhadu killed in an encounter. We have avenged him," said Godara, as reported by NDTV. > Previously he absconded as his name came in Ankit Bhadu's encounter death. "In the US, he was sharing information about our brothers," Godara added. Also Read: Baba Siddique murder: Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Why does his gang target Salman Khan? Sunil Yadav’s details > Sunil belonged to Abohar in Punjab's Fazilka district. He fled to the USA two years ago and started living there under a forged identity of Rahul. > He was on cordial terms with Lawrence Bishnoi but Ankit Bhadu's killing turned against him, according to the report. > He stayed in Dubai, and Rajasthan police had manoeuvred to get him arrested by the authorities in Dubai. He was brought back to India later. > Sunil was arrested in connection with the murder of a jeweller, Pankaj Soni, in Rajasthan's Ganganagar district but got out on bail. The police are investigating how he was shot by Lawrence Bishnoi's gang member Rohit Godara. Watch | Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Gangster Allegedly Behind NCP Leader Baba Siddique’s Murder Earlier arrests of Bishnoi gang members The Punjab Police had apprehended two members of the Bishnoi gang after an interesting chase and a shootout in Jalandhar. They seized three pistols and several cartridges from them. The cops were fired upon by the suspect during the chase, which triggered the police to knock them down, said police. The suspects who were arrested have numerous cases registered against them, including extortion, murder, the Arms Act, and drug laws, said the police. (With inputs from agencies)

Wanted drug smuggler Sunil Yadav shot dead in US, Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility

Sunil Yadav, an infamous drug smuggler wanted in several cases in Rajasthan, was shot dead in California’s Stockton city on Tuesday (Dec 24), reported multiple news agencies. He was an ill-famed person known for getting drugs into India via the Pakistan route. Previously his name had come in connection with a case of seizure of drugs worth $35.23 million.&nbsp;

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&gt; According to reports <meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.livemint.com/news/india/salman-khan-fan-threatens-guards-with-lawrence-bishnois-name-at-film-set-handed-over-to-police-11733335848261.html">Lawrence Bishnoi gang member</a>&nbsp;has claimed the killing of Yadav.&nbsp; Gangster Rohit Godara owned up to the entire incident.&nbsp;

&gt; "He had worked with Punjab police to get our brother Ankit Bhadu killed in an encounter. We have avenged him," said Godara, as reported by NDTV.&nbsp;

&gt; Previously he absconded as his name came in Ankit Bhadu's encounter death. "In the US, he was sharing information about our brothers," Godara added.

Also&nbsp; Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/baba-siddique-murder-who-is-laurence-bishnoi-why-does-his-gang-target-salman-khan-767226">Baba Siddique murder: Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Why does his gang target Salman Khan?</a>

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&gt; Sunil belonged to Abohar in Punjab's Fazilka district. He fled to the USA two years ago and started living there under a forged identity of Rahul.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&gt; He was on cordial terms with Lawrence Bishnoi but Ankit Bhadu's killing turned against him, according to the report.&nbsp;

&gt; He stayed in Dubai, and Rajasthan police had manoeuvred to get him arrested by the authorities in Dubai. He was brought back to India later.

&gt; Sunil was arrested in connection with the murder of a jeweller, Pankaj Soni, in Rajasthan's Ganganagar district but got out on bail.

The police are investigating&nbsp;how he was shot by Lawrence Bishnoi's gang member Rohit Godara.

Watch |&nbsp;Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Gangster Allegedly Behind NCP Leader Baba Siddique’s Murder

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<h2 dir="ltr">Earlier arrests of Bishnoi gang members&nbsp;</h2>

The Punjab Police had apprehended two members of the Bishnoi gang after an interesting chase and a shootout in Jalandhar. They seized three pistols and several cartridges from them.

The cops were fired upon by the suspect during the chase, which triggered the police to knock them down, said police. The suspects who were arrested have numerous cases registered against them, including extortion, murder, the Arms Act, and drug laws, said the police.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Sunil Yadav, an infamous drug smuggler wanted in several cases in Rajasthan, was shot dead in California’s Stockton city on Tuesday (Dec 24), reported multiple news agencies.

Sunil Yadav, an infamous drug smuggler wanted in several cases in Rajasthan, was shot dead in California’s Stockton city on Tuesday (Dec 24), reported multiple news agencies. He was an ill-famed person known for getting drugs into India via the Pakistan route. Previously his name had come in connection with a case of seizure of drugs worth $35.23 million. Inside details > According to reports Lawrence Bishnoi gang member has claimed the killing of Yadav. Gangster Rohit Godara owned up to the entire incident. > "He had worked with Punjab police to get our brother Ankit Bhadu killed in an encounter. We have avenged him," said Godara, as reported by NDTV. > Previously he absconded as his name came in Ankit Bhadu's encounter death. "In the US, he was sharing information about our brothers," Godara added. Also Read: Baba Siddique murder: Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Why does his gang target Salman Khan? Sunil Yadav’s details > Sunil belonged to Abohar in Punjab's Fazilka district. He fled to the USA two years ago and started living there under a forged identity of Rahul. > He was on cordial terms with Lawrence Bishnoi but Ankit Bhadu's killing turned against him, according to the report. > He stayed in Dubai, and Rajasthan police had manoeuvred to get him arrested by the authorities in Dubai. He was brought back to India later. > Sunil was arrested in connection with the murder of a jeweller, Pankaj Soni, in Rajasthan's Ganganagar district but got out on bail. The police are investigating how he was shot by Lawrence Bishnoi's gang member Rohit Godara. Watch | Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Gangster Allegedly Behind NCP Leader Baba Siddique’s Murder Earlier arrests of Bishnoi gang members The Punjab Police had apprehended two members of the Bishnoi gang after an interesting chase and a shootout in Jalandhar. They seized three pistols and several cartridges from them. The cops were fired upon by the suspect during the chase, which triggered the police to knock them down, said police. The suspects who were arrested have numerous cases registered against them, including extortion, murder, the Arms Act, and drug laws, said the police. (With inputs from agencies)

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF), arrested the main accused on Sunday (Nov. 10) in relation to the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique.

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF), arrested the main accused on Sunday (Nov. 10) in relation to the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique. Shiv Kumar Gautam, identified as the shooter, was arrested with two others from Nanpara area of Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh and is now being transported to Mumbai. Baba Siddique, aged 66, was fatally shot by three assailants near his son Zeeshan's office in Bandra, Mumbai, on October 12. He suffered two gunshot wounds to the chest and was quickly taken to Lilavati Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. According to the forensic team and police, CCTV footage revealed that the attackers fired six shots using a 9.9 mm pistol. The gunmen reportedly timed their shots to coincide with the noise from firecrackers during a Durga Puja visarjan procession, concealing the sounds of gunfire. Out of the six rounds fired, three struck Siddique. Also read: Canadian Police arrest Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla, close aide of Nijjar Police identified Shiv Kumar Gautam as one of the shooters and as an intermediary linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, responsible for relaying instructions from the group. Following Siddique's murder, Kumar allegedly travelled to Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh to meet associates of the gang. Though the Mumbai Police traced him there, they were unable to detain him. During questioning, Kumar reportedly confessed to his association with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claiming the attack was orchestrated on Anmol Bishnoi’s orders. Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence's brother, is reportedly based in Canada. Also read: Inderjeet Gosal, Khalistani leader behind Hindu temple attack in Brampton, Canada arrested Anmol Bishnoi has also been implicated in the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer and politician Sidhu Moosewala, as well as in a shooting incident outside actor Salman Khan's home in Mumbai in April. Previously, 20 individuals, including the other two shooters, had been apprehended in connection with this case. (With inputs from agencies)

Mumbai Police, UPSTF nab main accused in NCP leader Baba Siddique’s murder case

The Mumbai Police has deployed five teams outside the Indian state of Maharashtra to locate the suspects involved in the murder of politician Baba Siddique, the news agency ANI reported on Tuesday (Nov 5).

The Mumbai Police has deployed five teams outside the Indian state of Maharashtra to locate the suspects involved in the murder of politician Baba Siddique, the news agency ANI reported on Tuesday (Nov 5). The Mumbai Police's Crime Branch said that weapons used to commit the crime came from Rajasthan. A total of five weapons had been recovered so far. Teams searching in Haryana for alleged mastermind ANI reported that teams of the Mumbai Police were actively searching in Haryana for the alleged mastermind of Siddique's murder. Till now, the crime branch has arrested a total of 15 accused of which 10 are in judicial custody. Also read | Karni Sena offers fresh bounty for killing gangster Lawrence Bishnoi: 'If any prisoner, or warrior...' Siddique, a former minister in Maharashtra, was shot dead in Mumbai's Bandra on October 12. He was a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) – Ajit Pawar faction. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for Baba Siddique's murder, citing the politician's close ties with Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Recently, a man in Uttar Pradesh's Noida was arrested for issuing a death threat to Siddique's son Zeeshan and Salman Khan. Salman Khan gets another death threat Salman Khan has received a death threat for a second time this week. The Mumbai Police received a threatening message against the actor allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Also read | Man in India's UP arrested for issuing death threat to actor Salman Khan, politician Zeeshan Siddique The threat message demanded that Khan should pay $594,397 (Rs 5 crore) to stay alive. The police said that the message came on WhatsApp on Monday, adding, that an investigation had been launched. (With inputs from agencies)

Baba Siddique murder: Mumbai Police deploy teams outside Maharashtra to locate suspects

The Navi Mumbai police have arrested a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in connection with an alleged plot to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan, an official said on Thursday.

The accused, Sukha alias Sukhbir Balbir Singh, was apprehended from Panipat in Haryana by a team of Panvel Town police (in Navi Mumbai) on Wednesday, he said.

He had allegedly given a contract to Bishnoi gang members to kill Khan, the official said.

Sukhbir Singh was in touch with his alleged handler Dogar, who is based in Pakistan, he said.

Singh along with the Bishnoi gang members had planned to use weapons from Pakistan, such as AK-47s, M16s and AK92s, to execute the alleged plot to kill Salman Khan, the official said.

He will be produced before a court after being brought to Navi Mumbai, the police said.

The Navi Mumbai police will also interrogate Sukhbir Singh in connection with the case of murder of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, the official said.

On April 24 this year, the Navi Mumbai police registered a case against 18 identified accused and others of the Bishnoi gang for hatching a conspiracy to kill Salman Khan, he said.

The development followed a firing outside the actor's Bandra residence in Mumbai by Bishnoi gang members.

Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, his brother Anmol, Sampat Nehra, Goldie Brar and Rohit Godhara were among the persons named as accused in the FIR, the official said.

The Navi Mumbai police had in this case arrested five Bishnoi gang members - Dhananjay alias Ajay Kashyap alias Nahvi, Gaurav Bhatia, Waspi Khan alias Wasim Chikna, Rizwan Khan alias Javed, and Deepak Hawa Singh alias John, he said.

After the arrests, police in June claimed to have uncovered a plot to target the actor on his way to his farmhouse near Panvel in Navi Mumbai.

During the investigation, it also came to light that Lawrence Bishnoi and Sampat Nehra gangs had deployed around 60 to 70 members to monitor Khan's movements as part of efforts to conduct recce at his Bandra residence, Panvel farmhouse and film shooting locations.

The accused persons were trying to use minors as sharp-shooters, using weapons from Pakistan, the official said.

Khan had told police that he believed the Lawrence Bishnoi gang carried out the firing at his residence with the intention to kill him and his family members.

The actor's statement is part of the charge sheet filed by Mumbai police in a court here in connection with the incident.

Two unidentified persons tried to trespass into his farmhouse near Panvel using fake identities in January 2024, the actor had noted.

In 2022, a threat letter was found on a bench opposite his building, while in March 2023, they received an email threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Khan had told police. 
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The Navi Mumbai police have arrested a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in connection with an alleged plot to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan, an official said on Thursday.

The Navi Mumbai police have arrested a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in connection with an alleged plot to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan, an official said on Thursday. The accused, Sukha alias Sukhbir Balbir Singh, was apprehended from Panipat in Haryana by a team of Panvel Town police (in Navi Mumbai) on Wednesday, he said. He had allegedly given a contract to Bishnoi gang members to kill Khan, the official said. Sukhbir Singh was in touch with his alleged handler Dogar, who is based in Pakistan, he said. Singh along with the Bishnoi gang members had planned to use weapons from Pakistan, such as AK-47s, M16s and AK92s, to execute the alleged plot to kill Salman Khan, the official said. He will be produced before a court after being brought to Navi Mumbai, the police said. The Navi Mumbai police will also interrogate Sukhbir Singh in connection with the case of murder of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, the official said. On April 24 this year, the Navi Mumbai police registered a case against 18 identified accused and others of the Bishnoi gang for hatching a conspiracy to kill Salman Khan, he said. The development followed a firing outside the actor's Bandra residence in Mumbai by Bishnoi gang members. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, his brother Anmol, Sampat Nehra, Goldie Brar and Rohit Godhara were among the persons named as accused in the FIR, the official said. The Navi Mumbai police had in this case arrested five Bishnoi gang members - Dhananjay alias Ajay Kashyap alias Nahvi, Gaurav Bhatia, Waspi Khan alias Wasim Chikna, Rizwan Khan alias Javed, and Deepak Hawa Singh alias John, he said. After the arrests, police in June claimed to have uncovered a plot to target the actor on his way to his farmhouse near Panvel in Navi Mumbai. During the investigation, it also came to light that Lawrence Bishnoi and Sampat Nehra gangs had deployed around 60 to 70 members to monitor Khan's movements as part of efforts to conduct recce at his Bandra residence, Panvel farmhouse and film shooting locations. The accused persons were trying to use minors as sharp-shooters, using weapons from Pakistan, the official said. Khan had told police that he believed the Lawrence Bishnoi gang carried out the firing at his residence with the intention to kill him and his family members. The actor's statement is part of the charge sheet filed by Mumbai police in a court here in connection with the incident. Two unidentified persons tried to trespass into his farmhouse near Panvel using fake identities in January 2024, the actor had noted. In 2022, a threat letter was found on a bench opposite his building, while in March 2023, they received an email threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Khan had told police.

Plot to kill Salman Khan: Bishnoi gang member held from Haryana

The two killers arrested in the Baba Siddique murder, Gurmail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap learned to shoot by watching YouTube videos ANI reported citing the Mumbai Police.&nbsp;

So far in the case, the Mumbai Police has arrested four accused, while three others remain absconding. Multiple teams have been formed to track them down. Meanwhile, the crime branch of the city police recovered a black bag containing a 7.62 mm gun.

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“The accused were given Baba Siddique's photo to identify him. The shooters had surveyed his residence and office 25 days before the incident. Gurmail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap learned shooting from YouTube and practised shooting without a magazine in Mumbai,” ANI quoted the Mumbai Police as saying.

<h2>Fourth suspect arrested</h2>

The crime branch has arrested the fourth suspect in the case, identified as Harishkumar Balakram, 23, from Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh. He has been arrested for allegedly providing financial support and logistics for the high-profile murder.&nbsp;

Balakram worked as a scrap dealer in Pune and was part of the conspiracy, said the police. Two of the three accused – Dharmaraj and Shivprasad Gautam – also used to work in Balakram's scrap shop.

Maharashtra’s politician Baba Siddique, 66, was stopped by three persons in Mumbai’s Nirmal Nagar area, just outside the office of his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique, and was shot dead on Saturday night (Oct 12). The NCP leader was declared dead upon reaching the Lilavati Hospital.

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“According to the information received from Mumbai Crime Branch, the entire planning of Baba Siddiqui's murder was done in Pune. Mumbai Crime Branch has so far recorded the statements of more than 15 people, including many eyewitnesses who were present at the time of the incident,” the police said.

The killers claimed to be associated with the Bishnoi gang, whose leader Lawrence remains imprisoned in Gujarat's Sabarmati Jail.

The Baba Siddique murder has put the spotlight on the Bishnoi gang's operations, which have demonstrated a powerful ability to organise and execute high-profile crimes from inside the prison.

(With inputs from agencies)

The two killers arrested in the Baba Siddique murder, Gurmail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap learned to shoot by watching YouTube videos ANI reported citing the Mumbai Police.

The two killers arrested in the Baba Siddique murder, Gurmail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap learned to shoot by watching YouTube videos ANI reported citing the Mumbai Police. So far in the case, the Mumbai Police has arrested four accused, while three others remain absconding. Multiple teams have been formed to track them down. Meanwhile, the crime branch of the city police recovered a black bag containing a 7.62 mm gun. Also Read | Chennai rain update: Incessant rains led to severe waterlogging across Chennai city roads | Video “The accused were given Baba Siddique's photo to identify him. The shooters had surveyed his residence and office 25 days before the incident. Gurmail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap learned shooting from YouTube and practised shooting without a magazine in Mumbai,” ANI quoted the Mumbai Police as saying. Fourth suspect arrested The crime branch has arrested the fourth suspect in the case, identified as Harishkumar Balakram, 23, from Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh. He has been arrested for allegedly providing financial support and logistics for the high-profile murder. Balakram worked as a scrap dealer in Pune and was part of the conspiracy, said the police. Two of the three accused – Dharmaraj and Shivprasad Gautam – also used to work in Balakram's scrap shop. Maharashtra’s politician Baba Siddique, 66, was stopped by three persons in Mumbai’s Nirmal Nagar area, just outside the office of his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique, and was shot dead on Saturday night (Oct 12). The NCP leader was declared dead upon reaching the Lilavati Hospital. Also Read | India: Omar Abdullah becomes first CM of J&K UT, no seat for ally Congress in cabinet “According to the information received from Mumbai Crime Branch, the entire planning of Baba Siddiqui's murder was done in Pune. Mumbai Crime Branch has so far recorded the statements of more than 15 people, including many eyewitnesses who were present at the time of the incident,” the police said. The killers claimed to be associated with the Bishnoi gang, whose leader Lawrence remains imprisoned in Gujarat's Sabarmati Jail. The Baba Siddique murder has put the spotlight on the Bishnoi gang's operations, which have demonstrated a powerful ability to organise and execute high-profile crimes from inside the prison. (With inputs from agencies)

Baba Siddique murder: Killers watched YouTube to practise shooting, says Mumbai Police