Chandigarh: In a major push to rein in international crime syndicates with Indian roots, Chandigarh Police has launched an initiative to compile comprehensive records on fugitives operating from overseas. The move comes amid growing concern over the role of absconding gangsters in cross-border criminal activities, including high-profile murders, extortion, drug trafficking, and arms smuggling.
The focus of the effort is on several key figures linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, including Anmol Bishnoi, Goldy Brar, Rohit Godara, and Randeep Malik. These individuals are accused of orchestrating serious crimes in India while operating from countries like the U.S., Canada, and Portugal.
This is the first time Chandigarh Police is creating such detailed dossiers to support future extradition efforts. Each file will include the accused’s identity, criminal background, registered cases, known associates, foreign movements, and current whereabouts. The compiled data will be submitted to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has been tasked with coordinating international efforts by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
High-Level Push for Extradition
The initiative aligns with a directive issued by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has called for the swift repatriation of Indian criminals hiding abroad. Shah has instructed the formation of special legal teams—comprising senior police officers, legal experts, and diplomatic representatives—tasked with preparing standardized procedures for international cooperation. Agencies like the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are also being roped in to streamline intelligence sharing and legal documentation.
Key Gangsters Under Scanner:
Anmol Bishnoi
The younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol is considered one of the most dangerous fugitives currently at large. Originally from Fazilka, Punjab, he has been on the run since 2022 and was last traced to California. He reportedly traveled via Nepal, Dubai, and Kenya using a fake passport. He is wanted in 18 cases, including the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and planning attacks on public figures. The NIA has placed a ₹10 lakh bounty on him, and U.S. authorities are currently processing his extradition following his detention in Alaska.
Goldy Brar
Real name Satinder Jeet Singh, Goldy Brar is a Canadian citizen and a close associate of the Bishnoi network. He has been implicated in over 20 killings across northern India and is the primary suspect in Moosewala’s assassination. He initially moved to Canada on a student visa and gradually expanded his operations internationally. Goldy was officially declared a terrorist earlier this year under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Rohit Godara
A native of Rajasthan’s Bikaner district, Godara has been linked to more than 30 violent crimes, including contract killings and firearm offenses. He is accused of plotting the assassination of Karni Sena leader Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi and claimed responsibility for a shooting at actress Disha Patani’s residence. Using a forged passport, he escaped to Dubai in 2022 and is now believed to be active in Europe, particularly Portugal. His real name is Ravataram Swamy.
Randeep Malik
From Haryana’s Jind district, Malik is a long-time player in gangland violence. He has been named in the murder of a Delhi-based gym owner and two nightclub bombings—one in Chandigarh in November 2024 and another in Gurugram in December 2024. Though he fled the country in 2014, he briefly returned in 2018 before relocating permanently to the U.S., where he was arrested by the FBI in August this year. Authorities say he had been running a front business in transport under a false identity.
What the Dossier Contains
The dossier being compiled is a comprehensive document that records the full profile of each criminal. It includes FIRs, court cases, statements given during interrogations, prior arrests, gang affiliations, travel history, aliases, and known locations of their associates. The aim is to build a legally sound and evidence-backed case to facilitate international extradition and cooperation with foreign law enforcement.
Officials say the dossiers will be completed within the next month and formally submitted to the CBI, which will then engage with Interpol and diplomatic missions for further action.
As law enforcement agencies tighten the net on fugitive criminals, this coordinated strategy represents a critical step in dismantling organized crime networks that operate beyond India’s borders.
