New Delhi — Lawrence Bishnoi, a convicted gangster serving a life sentence for murder, told reporters he would surrender to authorities before his next court appearance after his younger brother, Anmol Bishnoi, was taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Anmol, who was deported from the United States in November 2023, was arrested in early June 2026 in connection with the June 2022 firing incident at Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai. The NIA said the arrest was part of a wider probe into the alleged involvement of the Bishnoi gang in the shooting, which left one person dead and several injured.
Lawrence Bishnoi, who is serving a life term for the 2016 murder of a rival gangster, has been under house arrest for the past two years. In a brief interview with NDTV, he said, “I will surrender before the court,” adding that he hoped the legal process would be expedited. He did not comment on the specifics of the case against his brother.
The NIA’s statement confirmed that Anmol Bishnoi was intercepted at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on his return from the United States, where he had been residing after being barred from re‑entering India. The agency said it had “substantial evidence” linking him to the planning of the 2022 attack, but did not disclose the nature of the evidence.
Legal experts note that the Bishnoi family has long been a focus of law‑enforcement scrutiny for alleged involvement in extortion, drug trafficking, and contract killings across Punjab and Delhi. “The arrest of Anmol could signal a broader crackdown on organized crime networks that have previously operated with relative impunity,” said criminal‑law analyst Priya Malik of the Indian Institute of Legal Studies.
The shooting at Khan’s home, which occurred on the night of June 12, 2022, resulted in the death of a security guard and injuries to several others. Khan’s representatives have repeatedly called for swift justice, and the case remains high‑profile in Indian media.
Anmol’s deportation from the United States followed a 2023 immigration ruling that found him in violation of his visa terms, though the specific grounds were not disclosed. His return to India and immediate arrest have raised questions about coordination between U.S. immigration authorities and Indian law‑enforcement agencies.
The NIA has not announced a timeline for formal charges or court proceedings against Anmol Bishnoi. Meanwhile, Lawrence Bishnoi’s pledge to surrender underscores the ongoing legal battles facing the family, which remains under intense scrutiny from both the judiciary and the public.
Analysis:
Lawrence Bishnoi’s statement appears intended to manage public perception ahead of a likely high‑stakes trial. By pledging to surrender, he may be seeking to frame the narrative as cooperative, potentially mitigating harsher bail conditions or influencing judicial discretion. The NIA’s rapid detention of Anmol upon his return suggests that the agency had been monitoring his movements and possibly awaiting his re‑entry to secure custody.
The case also highlights the transnational dimension of Indian organized crime, where members have been known to seek refuge abroad. Anmol’s deportation and subsequent arrest could set a precedent for more aggressive international cooperation in tackling such networks.
If the “substantial evidence” cited by the NIA holds up in court, it could lead to broader indictments against other members of the Bishnoi network. However, the lack of disclosed details leaves room for speculation, and the ultimate outcome will depend on the judicial process and the evidentiary standards applied.
Sources
– NDTV, “Will Surrender Before Court, Jailed Gangster on Salman Khan House Firing,” https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/will-surrender-before-court-jailed-gangster-on-salman-khan-house-firing-11719944#publisher=newsstand
Story synopsis gathered from: NDTV – India News — source
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