Following the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui in Mumbai, the name of jailed notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has once again hit the headlines. Earlier, his name also cropped up in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Command of the criminal network that is making waves in the criminal world rests in the hands of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his friend Goldie Brar. With the two friends joining forces, their gang, which originated in India, has now become a large international crime syndicate. After these two men, the names of Anmol Bishnoi and Sachin Bishnoi appeared in the gang’s top list and despite Lawrence being jailed, they In managing the gang.
Who is Goldie Brar?
The Union Home Ministry has declared Satwinder Singh alias Goldie Brar as a terrorist. 54 cases were registered against him in Punjab and Haryana, 24 of which were related to extortion. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) provided this information in the chargesheet filed before the Chandigarh district court. The NIA revealed that Goldie Brar ran a vast network involved in various criminal and terrorism-related gangster activities.
Goldie Brar is accused of extorting huge sums of money from Indian businessmen to run her gang. Currently, he relies on gang networks in northern states to operate in Punjab, Chandigarh and other places. Of the 54 cases registered against him, 40 were from Punjab and 14 from Haryana.
The first case against Brar was registered in Faridkot in 2012 under the Arms Act and assault charges, but he was eventually acquitted. Currently, 18 cases have been registered against him under the Arms Act, 12 murder cases and three cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Brar, who was born in 1994, comes from a police family. But beyond his family, he chose a different path, earning a bachelor’s degree in Canada and working primarily in Punjab.
Goldie Brar attracted attention after she admitted responsibility for the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala in a Facebook post. Initially, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was held responsible for Musewala’s murder. However, Brar later admitted his guilt on television, saying Musewala was involved in the murder of Lawrence’s colleague Vicky Miduhla. Last year, Brar admitted that he was targeting Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and said there was no doubt that Salman was his next target.
Rapper Honey Singer also received a voicemail from Goldie threatening to kill him. Immediately thereafter, Honey Singh went to the Delhi Police Headquarters to lodge a complaint. On May 1, 2024, it was reported that Brar was shot and killed in the United States. US police deny news of Goldie Brar’s death.
Lawrence and Goldie meet
Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar first met during their college days in Chandigarh. Lawrence Bishnoi was born into a politically influential family in Rajasthan. Lawrence Bishnoi started experimenting with criminal activities even before joining Punjab University. His extortion and violence came to attention in the early 2010s, earning him a reputation as a dangerous criminal in North India’s underworld.
Satinder Singh alias Goldie Brar, a native of Faridkot, Punjab, had a similar background as his father was related to the local Congress leader political relations. Goldie Brar and Lawrence met while studying in college in Chandigarh. Their friendship was strengthened by shared ambitions and a desire to take over the region’s racketeering operations. Goldie Brar soon became Bishnoi’s trusted partner, handling many gang-related assignments, especially in Punjab.
Over time, the relationship between Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar grew closer as they both shared similar visions of expanding their criminal activities beyond their borders. Lawrence Bishnoi used to be responsible for carrying out all operations inside the prison, while Goldie Brar used to be responsible for carrying out all incidents related to extortion, threats and violence on the ground.
The expansion of gangs at the international level
The ambitions of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar soon transcended India’s borders. Goldie Brar fled the country in 2017. He fled to Canada to escape mounting criminal cases. After leaving the country, he began coordinating operations remotely, using encrypted communication channels and methods to stay in touch with Lawrence and other gang members in India.
Goldie moved to Canada to help the gang expand internationally. Key members of the gang currently live and work in India and Canada. The murder of Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala in May 2022 focused the attention of all Indian institutions on his international activities. Goldie Brar publicly took responsibility for orchestrating the murder in Canada under the direct orders of Lawrence Bishnoi, who was in prison at the time. This bold claim shocked the whole of India and exposed the international influence of Lawrence’s gang.
As it stands, the Lawrence Gang’s network is engaged in extortion, murder and smuggling in many countries. Laurence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar’s criminal syndicate have largely succeeded in evading law enforcement agencies due to the gang’s reach and influence in several countries, including Canada and the United Arab Emirates. , the gang usually operates behind the scenes.
Who is Anmol Bishnoi?
Anmol Bishnoi alias Bhanu is the brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. He is also accused of murdering singer and politician Sidhu Moosewala. In 2023, the agency filed charges against him. He reportedly fled India on a fake passport. He reportedly kept changing locations and was spotted in Kenya last year and Canada this year. According to news reports, 18 criminal cases have been registered against him and he has served his sentence in Jodhpur jail. He was released on bail on October 7, 2021.
On April 14 this year, a shooting occurred outside Galaxy Apartments, home of superstar Salman Khan. The Mumbai Crime Branch, which is investigating the case, has issued a lookout notice (LOC) against Anmol Bishnoi, a wanted criminal who is allegedly involved in the dismissal case. Following the incident, he shared a post on social media admitting responsibility for the firing.
Who is Sachin Bishnoi?
Sachin Thapan Bishnoi is a resident of Fazilkar district in Punjab. Information provided by the police revealed that Lawrence and Sachin may be from the same village. According to his Facebook profile, Sachin is a member of the Punjab Cow Protection Group. Sachin Bishnoi, also known as Sachin Thapan, was extradited from Baku, Azerbaijan in August 2023 for his alleged involvement in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala to India. Speaking to news outlets, Sachin said Lawrence was his uncle and he himself shot Musewala.
Anmol and Sachin’s role in gang
Lawrence’s brother Anmol Bishnoi and relative Sachin Bishnoi played important roles in running his gang. Like Goldie, Anmol is believed to have fled India to evade authorities. It is alleged that he is now engaged in overseas extortion and other work. Even if Lawrence Bishnoi goes to jail, he will make sure that the gang does not face any problems, especially when he handles money issues and gang expenses.
According to investigative reports, Sachin Bishnoi, a relative of Lawrence, played an important role in planning and executing Sidhu Musewala’s murder. He is currently on the run and is believed to be hiding out in another country where he is conducting gang activity.
Indian law enforcement made a lot of efforts to crack down on the Lawrence Gang, but despite this, the men were not caught. Anmol and Sachin were responsible for the day-to-day operations of the gang, while Goldie Brar coordinated international affairs. Manage the gang. Lawrence Bishnoi’s criminal syndicate continues to flourish, which is a huge challenge for Indian institutions and officials.
The gang of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar has now become an international crime syndicate. With powerful men like Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldie Brar, Anmol Bishnoi and Sachin Bishnoi, the gang remains a huge presence not only in India but also abroad threats. Deep connections with politicians and use of advanced technology help them evade the law and law enforcement agencies. This is why they strive to expand their networks across borders by evading the constraints of the law.
This is how gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s empire works.
Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is currently lodged in the high security wing of Sabarmati Central Jail. But the net he cast, whether inside or outside prison, mattered little to him. This means he can easily do whatever he wants in prison. While in jail, he signed contracts in the name of his enemies and recovered crores of rupees while in jail. During interrogation by the NIA, he revealed his entire modus operandi along with every truth.
Blackmail over the phone
Apart from Tihar Jail in Delhi, he also illegally recovered crores of rupees from businessmen in north India while in Bharatpur Jail in Rajasthan and Faridkot Jail in Punjab. Sometimes he got it from businessmen in Rajasthan, sometimes from at least 10 club owners in Chandigarh, sometimes from all the mall owners in Ambala, sometimes from liquor traders, sometimes from speculators in Delhi and Punjab Crores of rupees were collected there. In jail, Lawrence’s followers would often bring the phone numbers of these businessmen and businessmen, and every time a call was made in Lawrence’s name, tens of millions of rupees would arrive at the address designated by him.
This is how the Lawrence gang carried out extortion
If NIA sources are to be believed, gangsters such as Goldie Brar, Kala Rana, Gurlal Brar and Kala Jathedi regularly provided such figures to Lawrence. Among them, Gurlal Brar has been murdered, but the trend continues among other gangsters. Revealing details of his group, Lawrence said his network extends to Rajasthan. His gang also recovered crores of rupees from many local crusher owners and stone traders. Gangster Anand Pal’s brothers Vicky Singh and Manjit Singh extorted money from Lawrence on his behalf in Rajasthan.
arms smuggling
But it’s a matter of income for the gang. Followers associated with Lawrence’s gang and Lawrence himself had been smuggling weapons for his gang for years. He admitted that from 2018 to 2022, he obtained weapons from arms supplier Qurban Chaudhary alias Rohit Chaudhary, a close gangster from Kulja in Uttar Pradesh. Shahzad) purchased a large number of weapons. These include 25 weapons worth approximately Rs 2 crore. These weapons range from 99mm pistols to dangerous weapons such as AK 47, which are prohibited for use by ordinary people. But Lawrence’s gang had been collecting all such weapons through smuggling.
