Anmol Bishnoi, one of India’s most wanted crime fugitives and younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was deported from the United States and arrived in Delhi on November 18, 2025. Upon landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport, he was immediately taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and presented before the Patiala House court. His deportation concludes a cross-border manhunt that began in 2022, marking a major breakthrough for Indian law enforcement agencies in combating organized crime with international links.
Profile and Criminal Notoriety
Anmol Bishnoi has been implicated in several high-profile criminal cases across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Maharashtra. He is accused of orchestrating the murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique in October 2024 outside Siddique’s office in Mumbai. Investigations suggest his involvement in violent acts targeting high-profile figures, including a shooting at Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence.
He was also linked to the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, allegedly coordinating logistics, arms, and operational planning from abroad. Anmol’s criminal activities extend into a transnational network with operatives in Portugal, Italy, the UAE, and Canada, leveraging encrypted communication channels to manage gang operations remotely.
Flight to the US and Deportation
Anmol fled India in April 2022 using forged passports and false identities, traveling through Nepal, Dubai, and Kenya before settling in the United States. In California, he was detained by US immigration authorities in November 2024 for illegal entry and fitted with an ankle monitor. He sought asylum, which was later rejected by a Louisiana court. Following months of legal proceedings, he was deported to India through coordinated efforts between Indian and US authorities, showcasing effective international cooperation in combating cross-border crime.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Bishnoi faces over 18 criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, extortion, and arms offenses. The NIA has implicated him in terror-related activities linked to his brother’s gang, while Mumbai Police have invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against him and associates. Investigators indicate that Anmol effectively operated as a proxy for Lawrence Bishnoi, overseeing gang operations during his brother’s incarceration since 2015.
Authorities expect his custodial interrogation to provide critical intelligence on the gang’s global network, funding channels, and operational strategies, which could aid in dismantling the syndicate’s infrastructure across multiple states.
A Key Step in Combating Organized Crime
The deportation and arrest of Anmol Bishnoi represent a pivotal moment in India’s fight against organized crime and terror-linked syndicates. His alleged role in high-profile murders, cross-border arms trafficking, and transnational criminal coordination made him one of the most dangerous fugitives on India’s wanted list. The NIA’s ongoing investigations and legal proceedings are crucial to dismantling the Bishnoi gang’s operations and restoring law and order in affected regions, underscoring the effectiveness of international collaboration in tracking and capturing high-profile criminals.
(With agency inputs)
