India Begins Extradition Process to Bring Lawrence Bishnoi’s Brother Anmol Bishnoi from US

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has officially started the extradition process to bring Anmol Bishnoi, brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, back to India from the United States. Anmol Bishnoi is wanted for his involvement in a shooting incident outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence. The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court has issued a non-bailable warrant for his arrest, according to police sources. Authorities are awaiting essential court documents to finalize the formalities before submitting an extradition request to the central government.

A red corner notice has also been issued internationally to locate Anmol Bishnoi, who was initially suspected to be in Canada. Recently, the U.S. alerted Indian authorities to his presence there. Last month, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) included him on its most-wanted list and announced a ₹10 lakh reward for information leading to his capture.

The Bishnoi gang first gained infamy with the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala in 2022. The gang was thrust back into the spotlight after the April firing outside Salman Khan’s Bandra residence, leading to heightened security as threats continued to surface in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi. Lawrence, Anmol, and Canada-based gangster Goldie Brar were named as prime suspects in the incident. Anmol allegedly encouraged the shooters with a speech, stating they were about to "script history."

The Bishnoi gang is also under investigation for the recent murder of politician Baba Siddique, a close acquaintance of Salman Khan. In 2022, both Bishnoi brothers were implicated in a larger conspiracy involving fundraising and recruitment for criminal activities in Delhi and other regions across India.