Lawrence Bishnoi

Lawrence Bishnoi
Born	12 February 1993 Dutarawali, Fazilka district, Punjab, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Gangster
Known for	Leader of Bishnoi Gang

Lawrence Bishnoi (born 12 February 1993) is an Indian gangster known as the leader of the Bishnoi Gang. He gained notoriety for his alleged involvement in organized crime activities, including extortion, contract killings, and high-profile criminal cases. His gang is reported to have a large network operating across India and internationally.

Early life and education

Lawrence Bishnoi was born as Balkaran Brar in the village of Dutarawali in Punjab into a Hindu Jat family. He belongs to the Bishnoi community, known for its principles rooted in environmental protection.

He completed his schooling in Punjab and later moved to Chandigarh for higher education. He studied law at Panjab University, where he became involved in student politics.

During his university years, he developed close associations with individuals who were later linked to criminal activities.

Criminal career

Early activities

Bishnoi's involvement in crime began during his college years between 2010 and 2012. Multiple FIRs were registered against him for offenses such as assault, trespassing, and attempted murder.

Some cases resulted in acquittals, while others remained under investigation.

Rise of Bishnoi Gang

While in prison, Bishnoi established connections with other criminals, which helped expand his network. Over time, he formed the Bishnoi Gang, which reportedly operates across several Indian states.

Authorities have alleged that the gang is involved in organized crime, including extortion, illegal arms trade, and contract killings.

Despite being in custody for long periods, reports suggest that he continued to manage operations through communication with associates.

Involvement in high-profile cases

Salman Khan threat

In 2018, members of the Bishnoi Gang were linked to a planned attack on actor Salman Khan. The threat was reportedly connected to the blackbuck poaching case, as the Bishnoi community considers the animal sacred.

Bishnoi later issued public threats against the actor, though no attack was carried out.

Assassination of Sidhu Moose Wala

In May 2022, Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala was killed in Punjab. Members associated with the Bishnoi Gang claimed responsibility for the attack. Investigations linked the incident to the gang, though legal proceedings are ongoing.

Other cases

The gang has been linked to several other high-profile incidents, including targeted killings and criminal activities in different regions.

International law enforcement agencies have also investigated alleged links between the gang and activities in countries like Canada and the United States.

Bishnoi has denied several allegations made against him.

Gang network

The Bishnoi Gang is reported to have a large number of members and associates. It operates across multiple states in India and has been linked to international networks.

Law enforcement agencies have stated that the gang continues to function despite its leader being in prison.

Personal life

Lawrence Bishnoi maintains a low public profile regarding his personal life. He is known to follow the cultural and religious practices of the Bishnoi community.