Lawrence Bishnoi

This special News Today edition covers Pakistan's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India following Bangladesh's withdrawal. The program features analysis by Sunil Gavaskar regarding potential ICC sanctions.

On this edition of Postmortem, Anjali Stewart examines the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab, where gang violence has increasingly targeted public gatherings. Stewart highlights chilling incidents, including the January 2026 assassination of an Aam Aadmi Party Sarpanch at an Amritsar wedding and the daylight killing of Kabaddi promoter Rana Balachuria in Mohali. 'Crime is unbridled, murder, gun and gang glorification and festering drug problem,' Stewart notes, pointing to the influence of foreign-based gangsters and the glorification of weapons in music. The report also delves into the state's devastating drug crisis, featuring the tragic story of a family in Jagrao that lost seven members to addiction. While Punjab Police cite statistics showing a lower crime rate than the national average, political critics argue the situation is 'totally out of control.' The programme explores the complex challenges of cross-border narco-terrorism and the social impact of unmitigated gun culture on the youth of Punjab.

In this special edition of Postmortem, Anjali Istwal examines the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab, where 'crime is unbridled' and 'joy and fear walk hand in hand.' The programme highlights a series of chilling incidents, including the daylight murder of an AAP Sarpanch at an Amritsar wedding hall and a fatal shootout at a Ludhiana marriage palace. Istwal details the rise of gang culture, noting that Punjab police estimate 45 to 50 active gangs are operating, often directed by handlers in Canada and the US.

In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi and Rajasthan police have arrested Pradeep alias Golu, a sharpshooter associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, during a joint operation. The arrest follows investigations into the gang's expanding crime syndicate, which reportedly recruits youth from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. According to the transcript, 'He supplied hand grenades to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang' and was allegedly involved in a March 2025 firing incident at a businessman's residence in Delhi, where an extortion demand of 4 crore rupees was made. The speaker noted that Pradeep, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, was wanted by the Delhi Police Crime Branch. The authorities are currently interrogating the accused to uncover further details about the gang's logistics and weapon supply chains. This arrest is seen as a major blow to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's operations in the National Capital Region and Rajasthan.

This special report investigates the latest extortion threat issued by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang against prominent singers B Praak and Dilnoor. The threat, delivered via a phone call to Dilnoor, demanded a ransom of Rs 10 crore, with the caller warning, 'Pay 10 crore rupees or we will reduce you to dust.' The caller identified himself as Arju Bishnoi, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang currently operating from abroad. Dilnoor has officially lodged a complaint with the Mohali police regarding the incident. The programme examines the gang's pattern of targeting high-profile artists and the methods used by these syndicates, including the use of foreign numbers and the recruitment of local youth for intimidation. The report highlights the ongoing police investigation into the matter and the broader security concerns for artists in the region as the Bishnoi gang continues its saga of issuing threats and imposing extortion demands.

This news bulletin reports on a fresh incident of violence in Delhi involving the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. According to the report, bike-borne shooters opened fire at a gym located in Paschim Vihar East, highlighting a perceived lack of fear for the law. The speaker notes that 'After 24 hours, the Lawrence Vishnoy gang challenged the Delhi Police and got this firing incident in West Bihar' (referring to the Paschim Vihar area). This incident occurred shortly after the Delhi Police claimed to have arrested over 250 gangsters, including high-profile figures like Lawrence Bishnoi and Rohit Godara. The programme features a ground report from Himanshu Mishra and insights from Arvind Ojha, detailing how the gang continues to operate and challenge law enforcement authorities in the national capital despite recent large-scale arrests and police action.

In this breaking news report, India Today's Aman Bhardwaj details the deadly gang killing of Inderpreet Singh, alias Parry, in Chandigarh's Sector 26. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility, with members Hari Boxer and Arzu Bishnoi terming Parry a 'traitor' for allegedly extorting money. The report also features a purported audio clip of gangster Goldy Brar warning Lawrence Bishnoi, signaling a major rift within the syndicate. Bhardwaj explains that 'insecurity' and financial disputes led to the internal clash.

Twenty days after the Red Fort blast, Delhi Police have busted a terror module linked to Pakistani intelligence. **Advocate Rajani**, counsel for Anmol Bishnoi, confirms that Anmol has sought protection from the NIA court citing threats from Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti. The NIA admitted to inputs regarding the threat, leading to an adjournment. The module was reportedly targeting Anmol Bishnoi.

In this Special Report, India Today's Senior Editor Arvind Ojha details a major crackdown on a Pakistan-backed terror module operating in India. The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested three individuals—Hargunpreet Singh, Vikas Prajapati, and Arif—who allegedly transitioned from gangsters to terrorists under the guidance of Pakistan-based handler Shahjad Bhatti. Arvind Ojha reports, 'The special cell has arrested Hargunpreet Singh from Punjab, Vikas Prajapati from Madhya Pradesh and Arif from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.' The investigation reveals that Hargunpreet confessed to throwing a grenade at a Gurdaspur police station on November 25. The report also highlights the threat posed by this module to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Bishnoi, who is currently in NIA custody.

On this Special Report, the focus is on a major counter-terrorism breakthrough by the Delhi Police Special Cell, coming just twenty days after the deadly Red Fort blast. The police have successfully busted a mega terror module that was allegedly backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and linked to Pakistani terrorist Shahzad Bhatti. The programme details the coordinated operations that led to the arrest of at least three terrorists across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. In a parallel development, the report highlights the high-security legal proceedings involving jailed gangster Anmol Bishnoi. Bishnoi had sought urgent protection from the NIA court, claiming a serious threat to his life from Shahzad Bhatti. Acknowledging these inputs, the court took the rare decision to shift the proceedings from the Patiala House Court to the NIA headquarters to ensure security. The report explores the nexus between gangsters and terrorists.

In this Special Report, India Today Senior Editor Arvind Ojha details a major counter-terror operation by the Delhi Police Special Cell. A multi-state crackdown across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh has busted a module linked to Pakistani gangster-terrorist Shehzad Bhatti. The investigation reveals a plot to target Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who was recently deported from the US and is currently in NIA custody. 'The sources have told India Today that their target was Lawrence Bisnoi's brother Anmol Bisnoi,' Ojha reports, highlighting the deadly gang feud now playing out as a proxy terror war. The report also contextualises this bust against the backdrop of the suicide car bomb attack near the Red Fort 20 days prior, underscoring the heightened security threat from ISI-backed modules.

In this Special Report, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has secured a seven-day extension of custody for gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed crime boss Lawrence Bishnoi. A Delhi court ordered the extension till the 5th of December during a special hearing conducted at the NIA headquarters in New Delhi, citing a high 'threat perception' regarding the accused. Bishnoi, who was recently deported from the United States, is being questioned in connection with the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and other terror-related cases. The report highlights the security measures taken, including the venue shift from the court to the agency's office.

Comedian Kapil Sharma has commented on the three shooting incidents at his cafe in Surrey, Canada. Speaking at a film release event, Sharma discussed the response from Canadian authorities, noting the federal government is now taking interest in the case. Referencing the aftermath of the attacks on his cafe, Kapil Sharma stated, 'Every time there was a shooting, we got a grand opening'. He also remarked on the capabilities of the local police to prevent such incidents. The actor confirmed that Canadian police and authorities are now taking action following the series of firings at his establishment.

Delhi Police have uncovered a major international illegal arms racket that supplied China- and Turkey-made weapons to gang members associated with Lawrence Bishnoi, Bambiha, and Gogi Himanshu Bhai. Linked to Pakistan’s ISI, the network smuggled high-end firearms into India using drones through Punjab before distributing them to gangs across Delhi-NCR and nearby states.

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an international arms trafficking racket, arresting four individuals. The operation recovered a consignment of sophisticated Turkish and Chinese-made weapons allegedly shipped from Pakistan via drone. According to the report, these arms were destined for notorious gangsters in the Delhi NCR and Punjab, including the Lawrence Bishnoi, Bambiha, and Gogi-Himanshu Bhau gangs. A journalist on the broadcast noted, 'these very guns that we're showing you on our screens, these used to be supplied to gangsters and one such gang that in fact used to receive arms supply from this very networking was Lawrence Bishnoi's gang'. The arrested individuals are currently under interrogation to uncover the full extent of the network, which is believed to have been active for a significant time, also smuggling IEDs and drugs.

This bulletin covers the arrest of Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, following his deportation from the United States. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has secured an 11-day custody of Anmol Bishnoi, who is accused of being part of a criminal terror syndicate with links to pro-Khalistani groups like Babar Khalsa International. The court in its order has remarked that the NIA's demand for remand is based on 'reasonable and justifiable grounds'. Anmol Bishnoi is an accused in the murder cases of Sidhu Moosewala and Baba Siddiqui, and the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence. The NIA alleges he was planning to kill prominent people and that his custody is necessary to uncover his modus operandi and trace the source of funds for the terror conspiracy. With his arrest, both Bishnoi brothers are now in custody.

This special report covers the extradition of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, from the United States to India. Following his arrival, Bishnoi was produced in Delhi's Patiala House Court and remanded to 11 days of custody with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which had sought a 15-day remand. The NIA aims to investigate Bishnoi's role in a larger conspiracy, including the source of funds for his terror syndicate, gang members, and operations managed from the US. According to the report, 'it's definitely a big breakthrough for NIA who has finally managed to get 11 days to question in its custody'. Bishnoi is a wanted accused in several high-profile cases, including the murders of singer Sidhu Moosewala and politician Baba Siddique, as well as threats made against actor Salman Khan.

This special report covers the court appearance of Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, following his deportation from the United States. Anmol Bishnoi was produced before a special NIA court in Delhi's Patiala House Court under heavy security. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is probing his role in a terror-gangster nexus case, in which he is a named accused. According to the NIA, 'custodial interrogation will be needed to determine the source of the funds, members and how that syndicate operated'. The agency has requested 15 days of custody to conduct a thorough interrogation into the syndicate's operations, with the court's decision pending after an in-camera hearing.

This special report covers the deportation of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, from the United States and his subsequent arrest by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Delhi. The bulletin details his production before the NIA's Patiala House Court and his alleged role in his brother's crime syndicate, with links to the murders of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiqui and singer Sidhu Moosewala. According to reporter Srishti Ojha, 'We're talking about the brother and close aide of dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who's now been deported from US to India'. The NIA is investigating his involvement in running extortion rackets and coordinating with gang members from abroad, including his association with designated terrorist Goldie Brar.

This special report focuses on the arrest of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from the United States. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took Anmol into custody upon his arrival in Delhi, marking him as the 19th accused arrested in connection with the Bishnoi terror syndicate. He is allegedly involved in multiple high-profile cases, including the murders of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique and singer Sidhu Moosewala, and is being produced before the NIA's designated court in Delhi. My colleague, Shreya Chatterjee, reporting on the proceedings stated, 'Well, you know, Anmol Bishnoi will shortly be produced at the Patiala House Court, where NIA will be seeking his custody now.' The bulletin covers his role in the crime syndicate, which he allegedly continued to operate from abroad, and the NIA's move to seek his custody for further investigation into the terror-gangster nexus.