Bhubaneswar: In a major breakthrough for India’s counter-terror operations, wanted gangster Anmol Bishnoi, younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was remanded to 11 days of NIA custody on Wednesday—just hours after being deported from the United States.
Anmol landed in New Delhi in the afternoon under a covert high-security transfer arrangement and was immediately detained by National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials. His arrival triggered a massive security drill across the capital, with personnel from multiple agencies and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed for safe transit.
Produced in Court Minutes After Landing
By 5 pm, Anmol was produced before the Patiala House Court, where the NIA requested 15 days of custody, citing the need for detailed interrogation into his role in terror-crime syndicates operating across India and abroad. The court allowed 11 days, marking the beginning of what is likely to be an intense investigation phase.
Ran Global Crime Network From the U.S., Says NIA
According to the NIA:
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Anmol maintained continuous coordination with Lawrence Bishnoi and Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar
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He executed and directed terror-linked crimes while living overseas
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He used operatives in India to carry out killings, extortion and targeted attacks
The agency claims his arrest will help unravel the financial and operational structure of the Bishnoi-Brar syndicate, considered one of India’s most dangerous crime networks.
Key Accused in Baba Siddique Murder Case
Anmol Bishnoi, a native of Fazilka, Punjab, is wanted in 22 criminal cases in Rajasthan. He is also a prime accused in the high-profile murder of former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique, a killing that shocked Maharashtra’s political circles.
The 31-year-old fled India in 2022, escaping via Nepal before traveling through multiple countries and eventually entering the United States, where he lived while continuing criminal operations, investigators said.
With Anmol now in its custody, the NIA is expected to:
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Conduct multi-agency interrogation
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Trace foreign funding channels
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Examine links to previous “terror-style” executions
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Investigate his global travel route and support network
The deportation marks a significant diplomatic and policing victory for India, coming amid heightened scrutiny of transnational crime networks.
-OdishaAge
