New Delhi: In a major move to curb the activities of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, U.S. authorities have informed the Mumbai Police about Anmol Bishnoi’s presence in their jurisdiction. Anmol, the 25-year-old brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, has become a key target for law enforcement, and Mumbai Police have now launched efforts to secure his extradition. Last month, the Crime Branch formally requested a special court to begin the legal process. On October 16, the police informed the court of their intent to extradite Anmol in connection with the shooting incident at actor Salman Khan's residence, as reported by The Indian Express.

With Lawrence Bishnoi currently behind bars, Anmol has reportedly been responsible for high-profile criminal acts, including the April shooting outside Salman Khan's residence. He is also accused in the recent murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique and is suspected of communicating with the shooter involved. Last week, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced a reward of ₹10 lakh for information leading to Anmol's arrest, linking him to 18 criminal cases. This includes accusations of providing weapons and support in the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

The alert also triggered the issuance of a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against Anmol, naming him a wanted suspect in the Salman Khan case. Though Anmol’s exact location in the U.S. remains uncertain, officials believe they have identified his whereabouts. Following a miscellaneous application filed last month, the court permitted Mumbai Police to move forward with documentation for the extradition request. These documents have been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs, which will work with the Ministry of External Affairs to coordinate with U.S. officials. If extradition is approved, Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch, which initiated the RCN, will take custody of Anmol.

This alert about Anmol’s location comes amid fresh allegations by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police that Indian agents are allegedly colluding with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to incite terror in Canada—claims dismissed by the Indian government as "preposterous." The timing also aligns with recent actions by the U.S. Department of Justice related to a supposed plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. In December 2023, the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested Vikash Yadav, charged by the U.S. with conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering linked to Lawrence Bishnoi's network, in an extortion case.