Anmol is accused of running terror syndicates, executing attacks, and Extortion

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested the brother and close aide of “dreaded” gangster Lawrence Bishnoi following his deportation from the US to India, the agency said in a press release.

According to the NIA, US-based Anmol Bishnoi had been absconding since 2022 and is the 19th accused to be arrested for his involvement in the terror syndicate led by his jailed brother, Lawrence Bishnoi.

Anmol was chargesheeted by the NIA in March 2023 after investigations established that he had actively aided designated individual terrorist Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi in the commission of various acts of terrorism in the country during the 2020–2023 period, the agency said.

Anmol is accused of running terror syndicates, executing attacks, and Extortion:

“Operating closely with various Bishnoi gang associates, Anmol continued to run terror syndicates and execute terrorist acts from the US for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, using its operatives on the ground. Investigations revealed that Anmol Bishnoi had provided shelter and logistic support to the gang’s shooters and ground operatives,” the NIA stated.

“He was also engaged in extortion in India from foreign soil with the help of other gangsters,” it added.

The agency further said it continues to investigate the terror-gangster conspiracy case led by Lawrence Bishnoi as part of its efforts to dismantle the nexus between terrorists, gangsters and arms smugglers, including their infrastructure and funding channels.

Anmol Bishnoi was deported from the US earlier today. According to reports, Anmol is scheduled to be produced before the special NIA judge Prashant Kumar at around 4 pm today. Before the hearing, Bishnoi is undergoing a medical check-up.

On the extradition of Anmol Bishnoi, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema launched attacks on the previous governments of Punjab.

Cheema told news agency ANI, "Previous governments, the Akali Dal, the BJP, and the Congress had turned Punjab into a land of gangsters. They recruited their own gangsters and used them against each other. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has made a commitment to make Punjab gangster-free, and this action is in line with that. Today, we will present him to court, where a case will be filed against him, and he will be punished as per the law."

(screenshot of Punjab Minister Cheema while talking to ANI on Anmol Bihsnoi's extradition)

 Meanwhile, security has been heightened at Patiala House Court as the NIA is about to produce gangster Anmol Bishnoi in the court to obtain his remand for questioning, ANI reported. The team has arrived at the court along with Anmol. 

Anmol Bishnoi being brought to Delhi's Patiala amid tight security

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