Anmol Bishnoi's NIA custody extended till December 5 by court
What's the story
A Delhi court has extended the custody of deported gangster Anmol Bishnoi by seven days. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will now hold him till December 5. Special Judge Prashant Sharma granted the extension during a hearing at the NIA headquarters, which was held under tight security after Anmol claimed threats to his life, News18 reported.
Gangster network
Anmol Bishnoi's role in BKI-Bishnoi gangster syndicate
The NIA has described Anmol as a key member of the BKI-Bishnoi gangster syndicate. His suspected Khalistani links and involvement in the criminal network are under investigation. On November 19, Anmol was remanded to 11 days of NIA custody after being deported from the United States, where he had been living illegally.
Criminal charges
Anmol Bishnoi's criminal activities and defense arguments
The NIA claims Anmol was instrumental in supporting terrorist Goldy Brar and his associates between 2020 and 2023. He allegedly coordinated gang operations from the US, arranged logistics, provided shelter to shooters, and managed extortion rackets. His defense argued that no further custodial interrogation was needed as all evidence was already with the NIA. However, this argument was rejected by the court.
High-profile crimes
Anmol Bishnoi's involvement in high-profile criminal cases
Anmol is wanted in several high-profile cases, including the murder of NCP leader Siddique and the shooting outside actor Salman Khan's residence. He is also under investigation for his alleged role in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala that took place in 2022. The NIA continues to probe the nexus between terrorists, gangsters, and arms traffickers linked to Anmol's activities.