Baba Siddique murder case: Anmol Bishnoi set to land in India today

Anmol Bishnoi. File pic

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of former minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique, has been deported to India, senior officials confirmed on Tuesday. He is expected to land at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport around 10 am today, after the completion of his deportation process by US authorities.

According to officials, multiple teams of the Delhi Police have been instructed to remain stationed at the airport to provide security and complete legal procedures. "Discussions are underway at the Delhi Police Headquarters regarding which agency will formally arrest him and take custody after producing him before a Delhi court," a senior officer said.

Investigators said Anmol faces over 32 criminal cases across the country - including 20 in Rajasthan - involving extortion, kidnapping, attempted murder, and targeted killings. "The Centre will decide which agency gets custody first," the officer added.

Sources confirmed that the Mumbai Police Crime Branch had submitted applications twice seeking Anmol's repatriation, citing his central role in the murder conspiracy and other major cases. Recently, Interpol approached several agencies, including the Crime Branch, for identity confirmation, and the required documentation was provided.