Lawrence Bishnoi, a name that has become synonymous with organized crime in India, has now gained international notoriety. He is currently accused of masterminding high-profile killings in Canada, including the death of pro-Khalistan leader Sukhdool Singh, also known as Sukha Duneke, in 2024. Bishnoi’s criminal network, notorious for orchestrating murders, extortion, and other violent crimes, extends far beyond India’s borders, with ties to Canada’s underworld through associates like Goldy Brar.
Bishnoi first gained attention as a student leader in Punjab, where he became involved in violent disputes and later established a powerful gang. His operations expanded over the years, focusing on contract killings and extortion targeting business figures, celebrities, and rival gangs. Bishnoi’s gang was also behind the murder of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in 2022, a case that shocked India and drew international headlines. While Bishnoi himself was imprisoned at the time, his associates carried out the assassination, confirming his role as a central figure in the crime.
Bishnoi’s involvement in organized crime has become a thorn in the diplomatic relations between India and Canada. Canadian law enforcement agencies believe Bishnoi’s network is responsible for several targeted killings linked to criminal feuds. His influence, largely executed from prison through an intricate network of contacts, demonstrates the reach of his gang beyond India’s borders.
Despite being incarcerated, Bishnoi continues to run his criminal empire, utilizing digital communication to issue orders. His influence in Canada is heightened by his connections with Indian-origin gangsters who have migrated to North America. Law enforcement agencies in both countries are actively investigating his role in international criminal activities, which have included drug trafficking and cross-border violence.
Bishnoi’s rise to infamy is a reflection of broader issues of organized crime in India, where gang violence has become increasingly linked to international networks. As authorities in both Canada and India work to curtail his operations, the impact of his criminal empire continues to reverberate across borders, complicating diplomatic ties and fueling a dangerous underworld.