Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, wanted in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, was remanded to 11-day National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody on Wednesday by Delhi’s Patiala House Court.
Special Public Prosecutor Rahul Tyagi and Advocate Kushdeep Gaur, representing the NIA, detailed Bishnoi’s alleged role within the Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate, calling him a key handler who had been absconding since 2022.
Court Notes ‘Reasonable and Justifiable’ Grounds for Custody
The court, accessing case details, said the NIA’s remand request was based on strong investigative grounds.
The agency told the court that Bishnoi’s interrogation was crucial to uncover the syndicate’s:
- Operational structure and hierarchy
- Sources of funding
- Modus operandi of gang-led terror activities
- Links to social media accounts used to claim attacks
- Identity of yet-untraced associates
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The court also ordered:
- Medical examination every 48 hours
- Full video recording of transit between court and custody
- Strict safety and security measures
Anmol Bishnoi Brought Back from the United States
Earlier in the day, Bishnoi landed at Delhi’s IGI Airport after being expelled from the United States. He was formally handed over to the NIA. He faces 31 criminal cases in Rajasthan, Punjab and Maharashtra.
Authorities noted he previously travelled between the US and Canada and was detained abroad while reportedly carrying a forged Russian passport.
Who Is Anmol Bishnoi?
Anmol is the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and is accused of coordinating international extortion and terror-linked operations. The NIA named him a major conspirator in its 2023 chargesheet and announced a ₹10 lakh reward for information leading to his arrest.
His alleged offences include:
- Murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique (2024)
- Attack on Salman Khan’s residence (2024)
- Role in Sidhu Moosewala murder (2022)
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Details of Baba Siddique Murder
Baba Siddique, 66, was shot dead on October 12, 2024, outside his son’s office in Bandra, Mumbai.
Three assailants tracked him before shooter Shivkumar Gautam alias Shiva fired six rounds, three of which hit Siddique. He succumbed to injuries at Lilavati Hospital.
Gautam and his associates were later arrested near the Nepal border during a joint operation by Mumbai Police Crime Branch and UP STF.
