Lawrence Bishnoi Gang’s Deadly Reign of Terror and Control
The shocking murder of famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala in Punjab’s Mansa district in 2022 thrust gangster Lawrence Bishnoi into the international spotlight. Now, just a couple of years later, the notorious leader of the Bishnoi gang is back in the headlines after his gang claimed responsibility for the assassination of veteran Mumbai politician Baba Siddique.
Siddique, a 66-year-old NCP leader and former minister, was gunned down outside his son’s office in Bandra East, Mumbai, in a brazen attack by three assailants who identified themselves as members of the Bishnoi gang. Despite Lawrence Bishnoi being locked away in Gujarat’s Sabarmati Jail, his criminal empire thrives, casting a dark shadow over public safety.
The Bishnoi gang is no ordinary criminal organization; it operates globally, with tentacles extending through several Indian states—including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh—and even reaching as far as Canada, where key associate Goldy Brar is based. Their reach is so extensive that even from behind bars, Lawrence Bishnoi orchestrates operations that fuel a deadly cycle of violence and crime.
As their involvement in extortion, murder, and arms trafficking continues to escalate, the gang has become infamous for targeting high-profile individuals, including celebrities and business tycoons. Employing professional shooters, the Bishnoi gang intimidates victims and executes hits with chilling efficiency.
Lawrence Bishnoi, born in 1993 in the humble village of Dhattaranwali near Punjab’s Abohar, was drawn into organized crime during his college days at Punjab University, where he met Goldy Brar. His rise to infamy was meteoric, fueled by ambition and ruthless determination.
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Even in solitary confinement, Bishnoi uses smuggled mobile phones to communicate with his network. A viral video earlier this year allegedly captured him chatting with a Pakistan-based gangster, demonstrating his ability to maintain control over gang operations despite being incarcerated. He communicates with associates across India and abroad with high-tech VPNs and apps like Signal and Telegram, including his brother Anmol and critical figures like Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara. Their connections to Khalistani terrorists and separatist groups in North America amplify the threat they pose.
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The Bishnoi gang reportedly boasts a roster of around 700 shooters in India. Local gangsters hire these recruits—often underage boys looking for quick cash—who have little idea who they’re working for. They’re given a target and told to carry out the mission. This criminal enterprise operates like a well-oiled machine, reminiscent of how Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company functions.
In addition to their sharpshooters, the Bishnoi gang has specialized divisions managing logistics, legal matters, and intelligence gathering. Over the years, their methods have grown increasingly ruthless, escalating from extortion to high-profile assassinations.
Lawrence Bishnoi’s grip on the gang’s operations remains unbroken, even behind bars. Authorities suspect he runs his empire using smuggled phones and loyal associates on the outside. One notorious incident involved him coordinating hits and extortion attempts using a mobile phone while in Bharatpur Jail.
Among the gang’s audacious schemes was a plot to assassinate Bollywood star Salman Khan, tied to the blackbuck hunting case—a sacred animal for the Bishnoi community. In April, two men on motorbikes opened fire outside Khan’s residence, leading to several arrests. The gang had reportedly placed a ₹25 lakh bounty on the actor’s head, with plans for months to acquire advanced firearms from Pakistan for the hit.
The Bishnoi gang’s web extends beyond its own members, linking it with other criminal figures like Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi, who was arrested under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in 2021.
As the Bishnoi gang continues to tighten its grip on crime across India and beyond, one thing is clear: the fight against this growing menace is far from over.