Delhi receives key gangster: US Deports prime accused in Baba Siddique urmder case
New Delhi – India tightened its focus on transnational crime today as agencies prepared to take custody of Anmol Bishnoi, the prime accused in the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique. Officials said Anmol landed in Delhi after the United States deported him. His return marks a major breakthrough in an investigation spread across continents.
Anmol is the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. He faces 18 criminal cases across India. These include the conspiracy to kill Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in Bandra East, Mumbai, on October 12, 2024, outside his son Zeeshan’s office.
Anmol’s Role in the Bishnoi Syndicate
Anmol plays a central role in Lawrence’s global criminal network. Lawrence continues to direct operations from Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, while Anmol handles overseas assignments. Moreover, agencies say the gang works closely with pro-Khalistan outfits such as Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). They also believe that Anmol and gangster Goldy Brar oversee many of these cross-border operations.
Earlier, Anmol claimed responsibility for the firing outside actor Salman Khan’s home in April 2024. This forced Mumbai Police to issue a lookout circular.
Link to Baba Siddique’s Murder
Investigators say Anmol coordinated the murder plot through Snapchat, staying in constant touch with the shooters. He used the alias “Bhanu” to mask his identity. He also played a role in the killing of singer Sidhu Moose Wala in May 2022, strengthening his image as a key conspirator within the gang.
A senior NIA officer told HT that Anmol served as Lawrence’s top overseas handler. The officer said Anmol managed extortion, issued threats and directed global assignments through encrypted apps. He added that Anmol’s foreign presence helped the gang build alliances in West Asia, East Africa and North America.
How He Reached the US
Anmol comes from Punjab’s Fazilka district. The NIA lists him among India’s “most wanted”, with a ₹10 lakh reward for information leading to his capture. He fled India on a forged passport, first moving through Nepal, then Dubai, Kenya, and finally the United States.
US authorities detained him in November last year, which triggered the deportation process. The case concluded on Tuesday, clearing the way for his return to India.
What Happens Next
With Anmol now in Delhi, agencies will move quickly to secure his custody and question him about the murder plot, his overseas operations and his role in the Bishnoi syndicate. His arrest is expected to open new leads into cross-border crime networks that have expanded over the past decade.
India now views Anmol’s deportation as a crucial step toward dismantling one of the country’s most organised and influential criminal cartels.
