Is Lawrence Bishnoi the new Dawood of India? Decoding how does he operates from jail

Lawrence Bishnoi gang operation from jail: Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, whose criminal network has been compared to that of notorious underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim, is once again in the spotlight after the Baba Siddiqui murder case. From behind the bars of Sabarmati Jail, Bishnoi is running an expansive criminal empire that spans 11 Indian states and multiple countries. Here’s an in-depth look at how this infamous gangster is operating his gang from jail.

Lawrence Bishnoi: A rising criminal empire

Born in the small town of Fazilka, Punjab, Lawrence Bishnoi’s criminal network now extends far beyond India's borders. His gang has infiltrated 11 Indian states and operates in six countries, including the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Bishnoi has appointed key gang members to oversee different zones, and these associates manage everything from revenue generation to criminal activities in their designated regions.

Remarkably, Lawrence Bishnoi is still in complete control from Sabarmati Jail, receiving real-time updates on the operations of his gang. Each zone's leader reports back to him, keeping the gang tightly organized despite his incarceration.

Gang's global footprint and key operatives

The Bishnoi gang operates with a sophisticated hierarchy, with each zone managed by a designated gangster. Here are some key figures in the gang and their operative zones:

• Goldie Brar: Based in Canada, he oversees operations in Canada, Punjab, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh.
• Rohit Godara: Operating from the U.S., Godara manages Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and the USA.
• Anmol Bishnoi: Stationed between America and Portugal, he manages operations in Portugal, America, Delhi NCR, Maharashtra, Bihar, and West Bengal.
• Kala Jethedi: Currently lodged in Tihar Jail, Delhi, he controls activities in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

How does the gang sources its weapons?

The Bishnoi gang has an extensive weapons supply network, sourced from various regions in India and abroad. In Madhya Pradesh, the Malwa Gang provides arms to Bishnoi's network, covering areas like Dhar, Barwani, and Khandwa. In Uttar Pradesh, the primary sources of weapons are Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, and Aligarh. The gang also sources arms from Munger and Khagaria in Bihar. Internationally, weapons flow in from Pakistan, America, Russia, Canada, and Nepal.

NIA's comparison to Dawood Ibrahim

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has drawn a direct comparison between Lawrence Bishnoi and Dawood Ibrahim, stating that Bishnoi's gang is growing into a large-scale terror syndicate, similar to the one Dawood created in the 1990s. According to the NIA’s charge sheet, Bishnoi's gang has over 700 sharpshooters, with around 300 stationed in Punjab alone.

Goldie Brar: The second-in-command

Satwinder Singh, also known as Goldie Brar, is Bishnoi’s right-hand man and manages the gang’s day-to-day operations. As Bishnoi continues to command from jail, Goldie Brar plays a crucial role in expanding the gang’s influence across states and borders.