Lawrence Bishnoi

2022 - 5 - 30

Who is Lawrence Bishnoi, believed to be behind Moosewala's murder (The Hindu)

Hours after the Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known as Sidhu Moosewala, was shot dead in Punjab's Mansa, a Canada-based gangster, Goldy Brar, ...

Lodged earlier in a jail in Rajasthan, Bishnoi was recently shifted to Delhi in a MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) case. Rana, who is involved in more than 30 cases of murder, was recently extradited from Thailand this year. During his time in college, Bishnoi started putting together his gang, which comprised mostly sportspersons and children of police personnel.

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Sidhu Moosewala killing: Delhi Court refuses to entertain plea of ... (Economic Times)

The application had sought a direction to the Tihar jail authorities for giving prior information to the court about any production warrant of Punjab or any ...

ADelhi courtMonday refused to entertain a plea filed by alleged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, accused in Punjabi singer and Congressleader Sidhu Moose Wala's killing, seeking a direction to the jail authorities not to give his custody to Punjab police, court source said. The application had sought a direction to the Tihar jail authorities for giving prior information to the court about any production warrant of Punjab or any other state police against Bishnoi and not to give his custody to any other state police. The application had sought a direction to the Tihar jail authorities for giving prior information to the court about any production warrant of Punjab or any other state police against Bishnoi and not to give his custody to any other state police.

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Sidhu Moosewala murder: Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi fears ... (The Indian Express)

Additional Sessions Judge Parveen Singh has, however, not passed an order in this case since no production warrant was issued by the Punjab Police, ...

Bishnoi was at a Rajasthan jail and was recently shifted to Delhi in connection with an MCOCA case. His plea stated that in case his production warrant was allowed, the custody be given with a condition of proper security arrangement. 8 and has been “actively” in touch with his associates.

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Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi: From student politics to extortion, murder (The Tribune)

Thirty-year-old Lawrence Bishnoi, ringleader of the 700-member gang of criminals, has yet again come under the police radar with Canada-based gangster Goldy ...

Bishnoi and his gang operate from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, and they have an international network too. Bishnoi completed his LLB from Panjab University (PU) and got involved in illegal activities. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi: From student politics to extortion, murder

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Moosewala murder: Police question Lawrence Bishnoi, other jailed ... (THE WEEK)

A day after Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead, Delhi Police on Monday questioned jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi here in connection with the ...

''Bishnoi who has been lodged in jail no. On Sunday, Moosewala, 28, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Punjab''s Mansa district, a day after the state government curtailed his security cover. 8 of Tihar had been planning the killing for months and was questioned in connection with the matter while Kala Jathedi and Kala Rana who are in police custody were also be questioned in connection with the killing" a senior Delhi Police official said. His cousin and a friend, who were travelling in a jeep with him, were also injured in the attack. Gangsters Kala Rana and Kala Jathedi who are also in police custody were also questioned in the matter, police said. Officials said a team of the Delhi Police Special Cell quizzed gangsters Lawrence Bismoi and Shahrukh, who have been lodged in the central jail here, for allegedly plotting the killing of Moosewala from inside the Tihar prison..

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Who is Lawrence Bishnoi, key suspect in Sidhu Moose Wala murder (Moneycontrol.com)

Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has claimed responsibility for the murder of singer Sidhu Moose Wala.

Bishnoi was lodged at a Rajasthan jail and was later shifted to Delhi in connection with an MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) case. Sidhu Moose Wala, a household name in Punjab, was shot at least 30 times by a group of eight to 10 attackers as he was driving his SUV. The 28-year-old singer was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Moose Wala's manager Shaganpreet had been accused of having a hand in the killing.

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YouTube, kabaddi and gangs: How Lawrence Bishnoi made deep ... (Times of India)

The Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate has made deep inroads into Delhi's underworld, something that investigators believe will change the course of crime in.

This “outside support” has not only changed the crime situation in Delhi and neighbouring states, but also posed a major challenge for police. Several crackdowns have occurred in the last few years resulting in top gangsters like Bishnoi and Jathedi landing behind bars. “To control kabaddi tournaments, the gangsters convince or force international players to take part in their leagues to win bets and fix matches. In Punjab, the rivalry turned fierce to control the release of songs by Punjabi singers. The Bambiha-Patial group is challenging the Bishnoi syndicate by replicating their game by joining hands with local gangsters. The group was funded through Sukha Singh from Moga, Punjab. To counter this, Bishnoi had his close associate, Goldy Brar, placed in Canada.

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