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Harry Boxer detained in California as India seeks his return
US authorities detained Harry Boxer in California after Indian agencies shared information about him.
Boxer, also known as Harichand Jat, is accused of operating from abroad as part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
He is wanted in 22 cases in Rajasthan and at least seven in Haryana, including cases involving extortion, murder and attacks, police say.
Investigators say he fled India in 2023 and coordinated criminal activity from overseas.
His name has also surfaced in connection with shootings and threats involving filmmaker Rohit Shetty and comedian Kapil Sharma.
Indian officials are working to bring him back to India to face the cases against him.
His detention followed years of international efforts to track him, including cooperation with US agencies.
Harry Boxer, an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was detained by US authorities in California as Indian agencies seek to bring him back to India.
Officials said the detention followed intelligence shared by Rajasthan and Haryana police agencies and years of efforts to track him.
Boxer is wanted in 22 criminal cases in Rajasthan and at least seven in Haryana, according to police.
He is accused of coordinating criminal activity and extortion from abroad, allegations that include threats and attacks in several Indian states.
- Who
- Hari Chand Jaat, also known as Harry Boxer, an alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang operative.
- What
- He was detained by US authorities, and Indian agencies are seeking his return.
- When
- Friday night, before the reports published on November 7, 2026.
- Where
- California, United States.
- Why
- Indian agencies sought his detention over alleged criminal activity and extortion coordinated from abroad.
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Rajasthan AGTF said Boxer fled India using his passport.
An Interpol Red Corner Notice was issued against him.
Haryana STF said it shared intelligence about Boxer with US agencies, including the FBI.
US authorities detained Boxer in California.
- Detention location
- California, United States
- Rajasthan cases
- 22 criminal cases
- Haryana cases
- At least seven cases
- Red Corner Notice
- Issued in November 2024
- Agency named by Rajasthan official
- US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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What people are saying
Harry Boxer was operating criminal activities in India while staying abroad. Following sustained intelligence gathering, technical surveillance and coordination with international agencies, we succeeded in getting him detained in the United States. The process of bringing him back to India is underway.