US warns India on Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother, Mumbai police push for extradition
In a major development, U.S. authorities recently informed Mumbai Police that Anmol Bishnoi, younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is in their country. Anmol, 25, is a prime suspect in several criminal cases in India. Following the alert, Mumbai Police began the extradition process, aiming to bring him back to face charges, especially related to a firing incident at Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence.
On October 16, Mumbai Police approached a special court, submitting an application to secure Anmol’s extradition. This move links Anmol to the April attack outside Khan’s home. With Lawrence Bishnoi in jail, Anmol allegedly took on a major role in the gang, coordinating criminal activities. Police claim he was responsible for orchestrating the firing outside Khan’s residence.
Meanwhile, Anmol’s involvement appears to extend further. His name surfaced in the recent murder investigation of Baba Siddique, a former NCP MLA and associate of Ajit Pawar. Investigators believe Anmol communicated with the shooter before the attack on Siddique. This revelation has intensified efforts to extradite him.
Last week, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) placed a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on Anmol’s capture. He faces 18 charges, including allegations of providing logistical support and weapons to the accused in Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s murder in 2022. Given the high-profile nature of these cases, Indian authorities are pushing hard for his return.
According to an official statement, the chargesheet in the Khan case had already marked Anmol as a wanted criminal, leading Interpol to issue a Red Corner Notice (RCN). This alert likely prompted U.S. authorities to contact Indian officials regarding Anmol’s presence. However, it remains unclear if he is detained or merely located within the U.S. The court has since allowed Mumbai Police to complete all necessary documentation for his extradition.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has now received these documents and will coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs, which will work with U.S. officials. If approved, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch will secure custody of Anmol.
This alert comes amid recent claims from Canada that Indian government agents collaborated with the Bishnoi gang to instill fear on Canadian soil. India, however, dismissed these allegations as unfounded. Adding to the complexity, the U.S. Department of Justice recently pursued a case related to an alleged assassination plot against pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, further raising concerns about gang operations across borders.
