Lawrence Bishnoi aide among 50 Haryana youths deported from US
What's the story
Lakhwinder Singh, a 25-year-old gangster from Haryana's Kaithal district, was recently deported from the United States. He was wanted in India for multiple cases of extortion and firing incidents. The Haryana Police had issued a Look Out Circular against him in 2023 and a Red Corner Notice through Interpol in 2024. His deportation marks the first successful deportation from the US in a transnational gang case handled by the Haryana Special Task Force (STF).
Criminal history
Singh's criminal history and links to organized crime
Singh, also known as Lakha, is a close associate of Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. He has more than 13 FIRs registered against him across the districts of Sonipat, Rohtak, Yamunanagar, Kaithal, and Ambala in Haryana. His charges include attempted murder, extortion, illegal arms possession, and criminal intimidation. The STF coordinated with national agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and international bodies for his legal deportation from the US on October 25.
Crime crackdown
STF's ongoing battle against organized crime
The STF has been actively cracking down on organized crime, with over 220 gang-related arrests in 2025 alone. This includes targeted actions and proactive surveillance that have led to a decline in extortion calls. Haryana DGP O.P. Singh called the deportation a "major success of STF against organized crime." Haryana STF SP Vikrant Bhushan said this arrest was possible due to seamless collaboration between multiple agencies, including the FBI.
Public warning
STF's message to youth and criminals
The STF has also warned Haryana's youth against being lured into crime by gangsters operating from abroad. It said these criminals project false glamor while using others as tools for their illegal activities. To fugitives abroad, it issued a clear message that distance won't protect them from the law. The CBI noted that over 130 wanted criminals have been brought back to India through Interpol coordination in recent years, with Singh's case being one such example.