Prominent gangster Anmol Bishnoi was arrested by the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday following his return to India. The brother and close aide of Lawrence Bishnoi had fled the country in 2022 using forged travel documents. He is the primary accused in several high-profile cases including the murder Baba Siddique and the firing incident outside the home of actor Salman Khan.
Police personnel (accompanied by the Dog Squad) conducted extensive security checks at Terminal 3 of Delhi airport in the morning —ensuring multiple layers of security ahead of his arrival. Bishnoi was arrested by the NIA upon arrival and taken to Patiala House court by a team from the security agency.
What are the charges against Anmol Bishnoi?
The NIA noted on Wednesday that the absconding gangster has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the terror-syndicate led by his jailed brother. Lawrence Bishnoi. Anmol Bishnoi is also wanted for his alleged involvement of the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in October last year.
According to the NIA, Anmol was chargsheeted 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.”
NIA mentions that Anmol Bishnoi is operating closely with various Bishnoi gang associates, and he “continued to run terror syndicates and execute terrorist acts from the US for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.” “Investigations revealed that Anmol Bishnoi had provided shelter and logistic support to the gang’s shooters and ground operatives. He was also engaged in extortion in India from foreign soil with the help of other gangsters,” the statement mentioned.
(With inputs from agencies)