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Gangster Anmol Bishnoi's US stay ends, custody extended
29 Nov
Summary
- Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, faces extended NIA custody.
- He is accused of operating extortion rackets from the US.
- Bishnoi is linked to high-profile crimes including Sidhu Moosewala's murder.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has extended the custody of international gangster Anmol Bishnoi by seven days, until December 5. Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was brought back to India on November 19 after residing in the US. He is a key figure in the BKI-Bishnoi syndicate, allegedly involved in supporting terrorist activities and running extortion rackets targeting influential individuals in India.
Investigations reveal Anmol Bishnoi played a critical role between 2020 and 2023, coordinating with gang members from the US. He allegedly arranged logistics and provided shelter to shooters. The NIA continues to probe the wider nexus between terrorists, gangsters, and arms traffickers, including their funding sources and operational networks.
Anmol Bishnoi faces multiple criminal cases, including alleged involvement in the murders of Baba Siddique and Sidhu Moosewala, and the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence. He was arrested in California, USA, in November 2024 for using illegal documents.
