The hidden world shaped by a fugitive mastermind 

November 20, 2025

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, wanted in several high-profile criminal cases, has been deported to India by the United States, marking a major breakthrough for investigators pursuing him for years. He arrived at the Delhi airport under a heavy security cover, closing a long chapter of international movement, forged identities and repeated attempts to evade law enforcement.

Anmol, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been a central figure in the family’s syndicate. While Lawrence operated from prisons in India, Anmol handled operations overseas, using encrypted communication tools to pass orders, plan extortion attempts and coordinate with associates across borders. Investigators describe him as a crucial link between the Bishnoi network and criminal groups spread across West Asia, East Africa and North America.

Tracing Anmol’s route over the past few years reveals a calculated effort to stay hidden. He fled India in 2022 using a forged passport, travelled between the United States and Canada, and carried documents linked to different identities. His movements attracted the attention of immigration authorities, who eventually detained him for travelling with fraudulent paperwork. He spent time in a US facility before being released on bail, but his asylum request was rejected earlier this week, clearing the path for his deportation.

Anmol’s rise within the syndicate was swift. Hailing from Punjab’s Fazilka district, he became closely involved in the gang’s operations during his early years. By 2017, he had already faced charges of criminal conspiracy and attempted murder. His influence expanded after Lawrence’s incarceration, allowing him to take charge of extortion networks and violent operations. His reach stretched beyond India after he left the country on a fake passport, and investigators suspect he continued to guide armed associates remotely.

He became a key figure in several major cases that drew widespread attention. Authorities link him to the conspiracy behind the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, claiming he played a role from abroad after fleeing India. He also claimed responsibility in an online message after shots were fired outside actor Salman Khan’s residence. Investigators say he motivated the shooters and assured them of protection, projecting himself as the controller of operations from overseas.

Another serious case placing him in the spotlight was the murder of political leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai last year. The victim was shot near his car in Bandra, and the investigation soon pointed toward a wider plot involving multiple accused. Audio clips recovered from mobile phones of those arrested allegedly carried Anmol’s voice issuing instructions and guiding the attack. His name subsequently appeared in chargesheets prepared by the authorities, making him one of the most wanted figures in the country.

As his presence in international territories became known, agencies issued lookout notices and secured warrants to track him. A Red Corner Notice was issued against him in 2022. He continued to shift locations, and at one point was suspected to have moved to Azerbaijan before changing his route again. Alongside this, a reward was announced for any information leading to his arrest.

His deportation marks a turning point in the prolonged pursuit. Officials have deployed multiple teams to secure his arrival and transfer. After landing in Delhi, he is expected to be produced in court, where the process to secure his custody will begin. Several agencies have pending cases against him, and the authorities will determine which department will question him first. His return is set to open new leads in past investigations, bringing clarity to operations he is believed to have directed from abroad.

For years, Anmol remained outside the reach of Indian law enforcement while continuing to influence criminal activities from foreign locations. His return now places him directly before the legal system he worked to evade. Investigators say the next steps will involve examining his overseas links, decoding his communication channels and establishing his role in multiple conspiracies. His deportation closes one chapter, but it begins another for agencies seeking answers in some of the most prominent criminal cases of recent years.