19 November,2025 03:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil
NIA arrested gangster Anmol Bishnoi
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the brother and close aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after he was deported from the United States to India. According to the NIA, Anmol had been absconding since 2022 and was brought back to the country following coordinated action with international authorities.
In an official statement, the NIA said that Anmol is the 19th accused to be arrested in the terror-gangster network allegedly operated by Lawrence Bishnoi and his associates. The agency stated that Anmol had been chargesheeted in March 2023 after investigations established that he had "actively aided designated individual terrorists Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi in the commission of various acts of terrorism in India between 2020 and 2023."
According to the NIA, Anmol used his base in the United States to "run the syndicate's operations, direct terrorist activities, and coordinate with shooters on the ground" for the Bishnoi gang. The agency further said that he had "provided shelter, funding, and logistical support to the gang's operatives" and was also involved in "extortion activities in India from foreign soil with the help of other gangsters."
The NIA added that the arrest is part of its broader investigation into the terror-gangster conspiracy case, which aims to dismantle the alleged nexus between terrorists, organised crime groups, and arms smugglers. The agency said it continues to probe the network's infrastructure, funding channels, and international support systems.
The NIA emphasised that Anmol's return marks a significant breakthrough in its efforts to crack down on the Bishnoi gang's overseas operations. Further interrogation and court proceedings are expected to follow.
The NIA said it remains committed to breaking the nexus between terrorists, organised crime groups, and international arms suppliers.
Further legal proceedings against Anmol are expected to begin once he is produced before the designated NIA court.
