The Bishnoi group, responsible for several major crimes in India, will no longer be able to carry out its activities in Canada. The Canadian government has included the gang in its list of terrorist organizations.
SNPNEWS.IN Canadian News Update Sep 25: On Monday, September 29, 2025, The federal government designated the Lawrence Bishnoi-led gang as a terrorist organization. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced on Monday. This decision was made following demands from Conservative and NDP leaders. As a result of this move, any Canadian citizen who provides financial support or works for the Bishnoi gang will face legal action.
The Bishnoi gang operates from India, and its leader, Lawrence Bishnoi, is accused of controlling the gang’s activities via mobile phone from jail.
In a press release, the Canadian government stated that the gang is involved in murders, shootings, arson, and extortion, particularly targeting people of Indian origin, their businesses, and cultural figures.
Detailed Information About Lawrence Bishnoi and His Former Associate Goldy Brar:-
● Lawrence Bishnoi: Born in Dharmkot village, Firozpur, his father, Lavjit Singh, was a constable in the Punjab Police. He studied BA at Punjab University, Chandigarh, where he got involved in student politics and later turned to criminal activities.
In the 2010s, he started his gang, which later became known as the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The gang, with over 700 members, is active in India and abroad. It is linked to the murders of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala (2022), Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi (2023), and NCP leader Baba Siddique (2024).
In Canada, the gang has also attacked Sikh activists and businessmen. The gang is known for extorting large sums from businessmen, singers, and celebrities (e.g., Salman Khan), smuggling arms and drugs from Pakistan, and targeting Indian communities in Canada with murders and shootings, such as the killing of trucking businessman Harjit Singh.
According to the NIA, the gang has ties with Khalistani organizations like Babbar Khalsa and Pakistan’s ISI.
Lawrence has been in jail since 2014, currently in Sabarmati Jail (Gujarat), and faces over 50 cases, including murder, kidnapping, and terrorism charges under UAPA. Interpol has issued red notices for his associates (e.g., Goldy Brar), and the NIA has launched several operations to dismantle the gang’s network.
In September 2025, police intensified actions against the gang following the arrest of shooters and encounters (e.g., the Bareilly firing case at Disha Patani’s residence). The gang uses online platforms and social media for recruitment and communication, which are under police surveillance.
● Goldy Brar (Satinderjit Singh): A Canada-based Indian gangster, formerly associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang but now running his own gang. Born on March 11, 1994, in Muktsar district, Punjab, his father, Shamsher Singh, was an Assistant Sub-Inspector in the Punjab Police.
He went to Canada in 2017 on a student visa but got involved in gang wars there. He is named in over 50 cases in India, including murder, extortion, drug trafficking, and arms smuggling.
The Indian government has declared him a terrorist under UAPA, and Interpol has issued a red notice for him.
Goldy and Lawrence were university friends and worked together in the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. However, in June 2025, they had a falling out, leading to a split. Goldy allied with Rohit Godara, while Lawrence partnered with Noni Rana. This split has escalated gang wars, making it harder for police to apprehend criminals.
Why Did Canada Declare the Bishnoi Gang a Terrorist Organization?
The Canadian government stated that this step will not only curb crime but also provide a sense of security to Indian immigrants. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said in a statement, “There is no place for violence and terrorism in Canada, especially when a specific community is forced to live in an atmosphere of fear. Legal action must be taken against the culprits.”
On October 14, 2024, RCMP Assistant Commissioner Brigitte Gauvin claimed that Indian agents used organized crime groups, specifically the Bishnoi gang, to target the South Asian community, particularly pro-Khalistani individuals in Canada.
This was linked to the Nijjar case and other attacks (e.g., Sukhdool Gill’s murder), where the Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility.
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme confirmed that these allegations involve homicide, extortion, intimidation, and coercion.
The new listing will empower Canadian law enforcement agencies to take stricter action against the gang, including seizing their properties, freezing their bank accounts, and prosecuting their supporters. Assisting the Bishnoi gang in Canada is now a criminal offense.
The official press release stated that any Canadian citizen directly or indirectly supporting the gang or dealing with its properties will be considered guilty of a crime.
However, New Delhi rejected these allegations, stating that it is working with Canada to curb the gang’s financial activities. India called Canada’s accusations part of a “political agenda” and claimed that Canada is providing shelter to Khalistani terrorists.