Who's Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol, wanted by the NIA
What's the story
Anmol Bishnoi, alias "Bhanu," has been making headlines daily nowadays, and not for good reasons. Born in 1999 in Punjab's Abohar tehsil, Firozpur district, Bishnoi is the younger brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. After Lawrence's arrest in 2015, Bishnoi started his own gang with local youth in Abohar and has since been involved in several high-profile crimes. A fugitive, the National Investigation Agency aka the NIA has announced a ₹10L reward for his arrest.
Criminal history
Bishnoi's criminal record and major crimes
Bishnoi's criminal career started with petty crimes such as theft and extortion in his teenage years, which progressed to serious offenses as he matured. He is connected to multiple notorious cases, including a ransom demand from a mobile phone dealer in Muktsar, an alleged role in the murder of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, and a shooting incident outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's house.
Personal life
Bishnoi's family background and early life
Bishnoi is the son of Lovinder Singh and Sunita Bishnoi. His family is well-off, with his mother being an educated housewife and his father a police official. Bishnoi's nephew, Sachin Bishnoi, is also believed to be involved in illegal activities. Growing up in rural Punjab, Bishnoi attended Sachkhand Convent School in Abohar where he showed promise as a boxer but was drawn to the criminal path influenced by his elder brother.
Fugitive status
Bishnoi's current location and net worth
Bishnoi remains a fugitive, reportedly hiding outside India, possibly in Canada. He is also believed to make regular trips to the United States. Although his net worth isn't public, his involvement in multiple high-stakes criminal activities indicates a lot of wealth accumulated through illegal means. His brother Lawrence's estimated net worth of ₹4-5cr gives an idea of the resources at his disposal.
Major crimes
Bishnoi's involvement in high-profile cases
In the case of the attack on Khan's residence, Bishnoi reportedly delivered a nine-minute speech to embolden the shooters before they fired multiple rounds outside the superstar's home on April 14. Investigations revealed that the Bishnoi gang planned to bring in advanced firearms from Pakistan for their operations. A network of about 60-70 individuals tracked Khan's movements extensively, pointing to a well-organized operation.
Assassination plot
Bishnoi's role in former Maharashtra minister's murder
The Mumbai Crime Branch revealed that the assassins behind former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique's murder spoke to Bishnoi on Snapchat before the assassination. The messages were deleted after being received, on Bishnoi's instructions who was allegedly operating from Canada and America. Nearly 14 people have been nabbed in connection with Siddique's murder so far, including two suspected shooters and a weapon supplier.