Baba Siddique murder accused Anmol Bishnoi brought back from US; held on arrival in Delhi

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, wanted in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique and linked to multiple high-profile crimes, was arrested in Delhi on Wednesday after being deported from the United States. His return marks a major breakthrough for Indian agencies pursuing the Lawrence Bishnoi-led terror-crime syndicate.

Anmol, younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, had been on the run since 2022. He is the 19th accused arrested in the wider terror-gangster conspiracy case being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Bishnoi was later in the evening produced before a Delhi court, which sent him to 11-day NIA custody.

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‘Anmol helped run the Lawrence Bishnoi terror syndicate from abroad’

The NIA said Anmol was charge-sheeted in March 2023 after investigators found he played a significant role in orchestrating violent attacks and supporting terrorist activities between 2020 and 2023.

According to the agency, Anmol worked “closely” with designated terrorist Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi, helping them execute multiple crimes across India while operating from the US.

Investigators say he also provided safe houses, logistical help and resources to shooters and other foot soldiers of the gang.

The NIA alleges that Anmol ran extortion operations in India from overseas with the help of other gang members and continued to strengthen the criminal network even after fleeing the country on a forged passport in 2022.

The agency said his return is crucial to the ongoing probe in RC 39/2022/NIA/DLI, the major case aimed at dismantling the nexus of gangsters, arms smugglers and terror financiers.

A long list of criminal cases

Anmol Bishnoi is wanted in several major cases:

• The murder conspiracy of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was shot dead outside his Bandra office in October 2024.
• The firing outside actor Salman Khan’s residence in April 2024.
• His alleged involvement in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, one of the biggest cases tied to the Bishnoi syndicate.
• He also reportedly used fraudulent Russian documents to move between the US and Canada before being traced and detained.

Political leaders hail deportation

Soon after the news broke, leaders across political parties called the deportation a strong message against organised crime.

Punjab ministers said the state government remains committed to eradicating gang networks that flourished over the past decade. Several AAP leaders credited the success to persistent coordination with central agencies.

Officials in Ladakh and Bihar praised the Centre’s diplomatic strength, calling Anmol’s return proof that fugitives “can no longer hide abroad after committing crimes in India.”

Zeeshan Siddique welcomes action

Zeeshan Siddique, son of the late Baba Siddique, on Tuesday confirmed receiving an official communication that Anmol had been removed from US soil. He also said he has repeatedly flagged security concerns to Maharashtra leaders, seeking protection in light of the Bishnoi gang’s activities.