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indianexpress.comRecent reports say Lawrence Bishnoi remains at the center of major gang and transnational-crime scrutiny, especially in Canada, where authorities have linked his network to extortion, shootings, and arson, and Ottawa designated the Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity in September 2025.[1][2]
What’s making news
- A May 2026 report said the gang claimed it had more than 1,000 “foot soldiers” in Canada in a letter to police, though Canadian and Indian estimates suggest that figure is likely exaggerated.[1]
- Canadian authorities have continued to connect the gang to extortion threats against South Asian business owners in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.[3][1]
- CNN reported in October 2025 that Bishnoi is still widely described as directing a large criminal network from prison, while Bishnoi’s lawyer has disputed parts of the allegations.[2]
Bigger picture
- The Bishnoi gang has been under heightened scrutiny since the 2022 killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala and later allegations of international operations.[4][2]
- In 2026, Canadian officials also alleged broader links between the gang and organized crime activity affecting the diaspora community.[3]
Fast takeaway
If you want the very latest angle, the most recent headline is the gang’s claim of a large Canada-based presence, which intensified attention on its cross-border operations.[1]