Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Parents of Goldy Brar Arrested in Punjab
The parents of a known gangster named Goldy Brar have been arrested in Punjab, India.
They are accused of making threats and demanding a ransom of Rs 50 lakh from a school teacher in Muktsar.
The police registered a complaint against them under certain sections of the law.
The arrest took place at a hotel in Amritsar, and the parents were taken on a day's police remand.
Goldy Brar is a wanted gangster who is believed to be in the US or Canada.
He was once part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and is now part of another gang.
The government has also labeled him as a terrorist for his involvement in smuggling weapons.
Goldy's father, Shamsher Singh, was a former police officer who was compulsorily retired for surviving on proceeds of crime.
Shamsher Singh and Preetpal Kaur, parents of gangster Goldy Brar, were arrested in Punjab in a 2024 extortion case.
The FIR was registered at Sadar police station, Sri Muktsar Sahib, on the complaint of Satnam Singh.
The case was registered under Sections 308(4), 351(1), and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Goldy Brar is a wanted gangster believed to be in the US or Canada, previously affiliated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Brar was designated as a terrorist in 2024 for his involvement in smuggling high-grade arms and explosives.
- Who
- Shamsher Singh and Preetpal Kaur, parents of gangster Goldy Brar
- What
- Arrested in connection with a 2024 extortion case involving death threats and a ransom demand
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Registered under Sections 308(4), 351(1), and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on the complaint of Satnam Singh
Law Enforcement
Defendants
Extortion Case
Law Enforcement
Punjab Police arrested Shamsher Singh and Preetpal Kaur for their involvement in an extortion case, including death threats and a ransom demand of Rs 50 lakh to a Muktsar school teacher.
Defendants
No opposing view provided.
Terrorist Designation
Law Enforcement
Goldy Brar was designated as a terrorist in 2024 for his involvement in smuggling high-grade arms and explosives.
Defendants
No opposing view provided.
- Arrested Individuals
- Shamsher Singh and Preetpal Kaur
- Location of Arrest
- Punjab, India
- Case Year
- 2024
- FIR Registered At
- Sadar police station, Sri Muktsar Sahib
- Sections Under BNS
- 308(4), 351(1), 351(3)
- Complainant
- Satnam Singh
- Residence
- Adesh Nagar, Muktsar
- Original Hometown
- Faridkot district
- Gangster's Current Location
- Believed to be in the US or Canada
- Gangster's Previous Affiliation
- Lawrence Bishnoi gang
- Current Gang Affiliation
- Brar-Rohit Godara-Kala Jatheri gang
- Terrorist Designation
- Designated in 2024 for arms smuggling
- Former Occupation of Shamsher Singh
- Former Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Punjab Police
- Reason for Compulsory Retirement
- Surviving on proceeds of crime
- Ransom Demand Amount
- Rs 50 lakh
Sources
Gangster Goldy Brar's Parents Arrested
Gangster Goldy Brar’s Parents Arrested In 2024 Ransom, Death Threat Case
Parents Of Gangster Goldy Brar Arrested From Punjab In Extortion Case: Cops
Parents of gangster Goldy Brar arrested in extortion case
Gangster Goldy Brar's Parents Arrested in 2024 Extortion Case in Punjab's Muktsar
Parents of gangster Goldy Brar arrested in extortion case
Punjab: Police arrest Gangster Goldy Brar’s parents in 2004 ransom, threat case
