Quick Info
| Profession | Gangster |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Fazilka, Punjab |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Lawrence Bishnoi
29/09/2026
Reporting in late September 2026 described the FBI as detailing the Bishnoi gang's alleged criminal network and its recruitment tactics, including claims that the group used a religious image to attract associates. Coverage also said Bishnoi was being held in Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat while facing multiple criminal cases related to extortion, murder, and organized crime.
07/07/2026
US federal prosecutors charged Lawrence Bishnoi and Satinderjeet "Goldy Brar" Singh in connection with the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The indictment alleged that Bishnoi and Singh ordered the killing and linked the case to a broader racketeering, extortion, and drug-trafficking investigation involving multiple defendants across the United States and Canada.
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Bio/Wiki
| Lawrence Bishnoi is an Indian gangster known as the kingpin of the Bishnoi gang. | |
| He has been linked by multiple reports to organized crime, extortion, targeted killings, and threats against public figures. | |
| Lawrence Bishnoi (born Balkaran Brar; 12 February 1993) is an Indian gangster who attained notoriety as the kingpin of the Bishnoi Gang[1]. | |
| The Bishnoi Gang is listed as a terrorist entity by Canada due to its alleged involvement in a wave of extortions and shootings targeting the South Asian diaspora in the United States and Canada[1]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Complexion | Light |
| Distinctive Features | Thick mustache and piercing stare |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Bishnoi |
| Address | Reportedly, he resided in hostel no. 4 in Panjab University and Sector 4, Panchkula. |
| Tattoo | He has a tattoo of Hanuman inked on his right hand. |
| Nickname | Milky (childhood) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Lavinder Singh (policemen) |
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| Mother | Sunita (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Anmol Bishnoi (Boxer) |
Career
| He has been reported as the leader of the Bishnoi gang, which is described as having a large network of associates across India and abroad. | |
| He has been repeatedly reported to be imprisoned while allegedly continuing to influence gang operations through illegal communications. | |
| Federal investigators estimate that Bishnoi still leads a gang comprising 700 members spread across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi, engaged in extortion of celebrities, drug and weapon trafficking, and targeted killings[3]. | |
| The NIA states the Bishnoi gang consists of around 700 members distributed across northwestern India, the Middle East, and North America[4]. | |
| His gang's operations have expanded into a transnational criminal organization with operations in the United States, Dubai, and Canada[5]. | |
| He is facing over 30 charges, with 19 currently under judicial consideration[3]. | |
| Presently, he faces around 40 pending cases in India, charged with crimes ranging from armed robbery to cross-border drug trafficking and collaborating with terrorists[4]. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lawrence Bishnoi, an Indian gangster, took part in Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's murder in 2022 and threatened Salman Khan in 2018. | |
| 2. Born in a Punjabi family, Lawrence, nicknamed 'Milky' in childhood, has familial land valued at approximately Rs. 7.20 crores. | |
| 3. He engaged in sports from a young age and practiced wrestling during college behind Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh. | |
| 4. While studying, he was a student leader of the Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) and had a rivalry with an opposing party after an incidence of open firing in 2011. | |
| 5. Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuri is noted as Bishnoi's mentor. | |
| 6. In 2015, he escaped police custody during transit and returned to Punjab with weapons before being recaptured. | |
| 7. Reportedly, Lawrence Bishnoi chants Sukhmani Sahib daily in prison. | |
| 8. He petitioned in 2020 to remain handcuffed in court for safety from fake encounters. | |
| 9. In 2021, he was interrogated in Jaipur due to a threat call, and his associate demanded Rs. 1 crore for protection. | |
| 10. Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi took responsibility for Sidhu Moosewala's murder hours after it occurred. | |
| 11. He calls himself a devotee of Bhagat Singh and claims to engage in social work uniquely, often wearing shirts with Bhagat Singh's image. | |
| 12. More than 150 Facebook accounts in his name shared the bio 'Respect Girls.' | |
| 13. By the age of 29, he had committed over fifty crimes. | |
| 14. As of 2022, he is incarcerated in Delhi's Tihar jail. | |
| 15. He has been dubbed a 'Supari-king' by various media outlets. | |
| 16. During a March 2023 interview with a Hindi news channel, Bishnoi revealed details of his criminal activities, including Salman Khan's blackbuck case and Sidhu Moosewala's murder. | |
| 17. He leads the Bishnoi gang, which reportedly has over 800 sharpshooters operating across multiple Indian states and internationally. | |
| 18. The Bishnoi gang was designated a terrorist entity by Canada due to alleged involvement in targeted assassinations. | |
| 19. Despite imprisonment since 2014, he continues to direct operations through illegal communications from prison. | |
| 20. Bishnoi has been incarcerated since 2015 and is currently imprisoned in Gujarat, far from his home state of Punjab[3]. | |
| 21. He maintains a widely publicized hit list featuring a dozen targets, including Bollywood celebrities and standup comedians[4]. | |
| 22. During a public inquiry regarding foreign interference in Ottawa, then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau specifically named him for inciting violence against Canadians[4]. | |
| 23. Although he has been in detention for over a decade, facing multiple murder and extortion charges, his time behind bars has not hindered his criminal activities[4]. | |
| 24. His most severe offenses have occurred while under the Indian government's custody[4]. | |
| 25. Indian investigative agencies have accused Bishnoi of collaborating with Sikh separatists based in Canada and Pakistan—the very individuals Ottawa alleges he terrorizes in Canada[4]. | |
| 26. The gang claimed responsibility for an operation against ISI henchman Shahzad Bhatti in Portugal, demonstrating their global reach[7]. | |
| 27. The group also revealed a prior operation in Brazil, highlighting their expansive international network[7]. | |
| 28. The gang warned of further escalation if their demands are not met after claiming responsibility for a shooting outside director Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence[7]. |
