"Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced the designation on Monday, saying the gang had instilled fear within Indian diaspora communities across the country. Specific communities have been targeted for terror, violence and intimidation by the Bishnoi Gang. Listing this group of criminal terrorists gives us more powerful and effective tools to confront and put a stop to their crimes, said Anandasangaree."
"The gang, run by jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is described by Canadian officials as a transnational criminal syndicate operating largely from India but with a presence in Canada. Bishnoi, 32, has been imprisoned for a decade in India but is accused of directing a network of hundreds of members engaged in drug trafficking, arms smuggling, extortion, and targeted killings."
"Canadian police have previously alleged that Indian intelligence services used Bishnoi associates to carry out killings and violent intimidation of supporters of the Khalistan movement, which seeks an independent state for the Sikh minority in the Indian state of Punjab, abroad. India dismissed the claims, accusing Ottawa of failing to provide evidence and of ignoring repeated extradition requests for Bishnoi-linked suspects."
Canada designated India's Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization, allowing authorities to freeze assets, block funding, and prosecute members under anti‑terrorism laws. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the gang had instilled fear within Indian diaspora communities and that specific groups were targeted for terror, violence and intimidation. The gang is led by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and is described as a transnational criminal syndicate operating largely from India with a presence in Canada. Bishnoi is accused of directing hundreds of members involved in drug trafficking, arms smuggling, extortion and targeted killings. The listing strengthens law enforcement powers to disrupt recruitment, financing and international travel linked to the gang. India dismissed the allegations and criticized Canada for failing to provide evidence and ignoring extradition requests.
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