New Delhi. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Charges have been filed against him in two NIA cases registered in 2022. Who recently came to light for his alleged involvement in activities related to political parties in Mumbai. In the strongest clue linking Baba Siddiqui’s murder to Lawrence Bishnoi, police revealed that the three suspected gunmen who killed the NCP politician had communicated with the jailed gangster’s cousin Anmol Bishnoi, who lives in Canada, through from an instant messaging application before the murder.
Anmol is also wanted in connection with the shooting outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence earlier this year. The NIA’s move is part of its broader strategy to tackle organized crime and gather intelligence on criminal networks operating in the region.
Authorities have urged anyone with information about Anmol Bishnoi’s whereabouts to come forward. His arrest is considered important to dismantle major organized crime organizations and investigate their activities. The efforts of the NIA are focused on ensuring public safety and curbing illegal activities across the country.
The announcement comes almost nine months after the NIA conducted raids in several states in which illegal arms, ammunition and incriminating documents linked to organized crime were seized. In January, NIA teams raided 32 locations in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Chandigarh, recovering two pistols, ammunition and cash worth Rs 4.60 lakh.
These cases relate to the activities of banned criminal groups Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Lawrence Bishnoi, which carried out criminal activities including extortion and targeted killings by Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar. The syndicate, led by Lawrence Bishnoi and his associates including Goldie Brar, is believed to have established mafia-style networks nationally and internationally.
These criminal networks are linked to serious crimes such as the murder of celebrities, including Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, terrorist financing and arms smuggling. The NIA’s proactive measures reflect its determination to dismantle and curb these networks that violate the rule of law against organized crime.
