Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi: In a surprising turn of events, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is implicated in 85 criminal cases, including murder across Punjab, Mumbai, and Canada, has been unanimously appointed as the head of the youth wing of the All India Bishnoi Animal Protection Samaj. His election took place during a Bishnoi community meeting in Abohar on Tuesday evening.New role and responsibilitiesAccording to the appointment certificate issued by Inderpal Bishnoi, the head of the Bishnoi Samaj, Lawrence has been tasked with upholding the principles of animal protection in alignment with the communitys values. It will be his responsibility as national head to carry forward the work and responsibility of protecting animals and the environment, the certificate stated. Additionally, he is expected to honour the legacy of Amrita Devi and the 363 Bishnois who gave their lives to protect Khejari trees in Rajasthan during the mid-18th century.In a video message, Ramesh Bishnoi, Lawrences uncle, emphasised that the Bishnoi community had specifically requested his appointment. The communitys decision has raised eyebrows, given Lawrences criminal history, including being the prime accused in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and a key suspect in the killing of Mumbai realtor and politician Baba Siddique. Furthermore, the Canadian authorities have implicated him in the conspiracy surrounding the murder of Khalistan leader Hardeep Nijjar in Surrey last year.Current statusCurrently, Lawrence Bishnoi is incarcerated in Sabarmati Jail, Gujarat, and at approximately 33 years of age, he hails from Dutranwali village in Abohar. The implications of his new role as the head of the youth wing for animal protection have sparked discussions about the intersection of crime and community leadership in India.
