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Lieutenants run Lawrence Bishnoi network while he is jailed, sources say
Lieutenants are running Lawrence Bishnoi’s network while he is held in Gujarat’s Sabarmati jail, according to sources cited by investigators.
Key members operate from the US, Canada and Europe, directing the gang’s work across borders.
The sources describe one group handling recruitment and logistics, while another plans operations, financing and targets.
They use online platforms to direct local recruits for intimidation and attacks.
Investigators say senior gang figures Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar still retain control, despite claims of a split with Bishnoi.
An FBI-led international dragnet has not paralysed the network, which has continued to issue threats.
The gang recently warned actor Aamir Khan and Rajasthan politicians over alleged cultural slights.
Sources told the Times of India that Lawrence Bishnoi’s network is run by key lieutenants while he is held in Gujarat’s Sabarmati jail.
The lieutenants are said to coordinate recruitment, logistics, planning, financing and target selection from abroad.
The command structure reportedly operates from the US, Canada and parts of Europe, directing local recruits through messaging and social media platforms.
The article says seasoned gangsters Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar retain control of the network.
The network issued warnings to actor Aamir Khan and Rajasthan politicians weeks after the FBI launched Operation Hardball, the article reported.
- Who
- Lawrence Bishnoi’s lieutenants and other gang leaders are said to run the network. Bishnoi is in jail.
- What
- The network reportedly coordinates transnational operations, including digital intimidation and field executions.
- When
- The article was published on October 19, 2026. It says the network issued warnings weeks after Operation Hardball.
- Where
- Bishnoi is held in Sabarmati jail in Gujarat; the command structure reportedly operates from the US, Canada and parts of Europe.
- Why
- The sources say the lieutenants coordinate the network’s operations while Bishnoi is jailed.
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Goldi Dhillon went underground, according to the article.
The network issued warnings to actor Aamir Khan and Rajasthan politicians, the article reported.
- Jail
- Sabarmati jail, Gujarat
- Core lieutenants
- Tyson Bishnoi, Anil Pandit, Hari Boxer, Harman Sandhu and Himanshu Sonipat
- Parallel group
- Aarzoo Bishnoi, Shubam Lonkar and Randeep Malik
- Reported operating regions
- US, Canada and parts of Europe
- Warnings
- Actor Aamir Khan and Rajasthan politicians
What people are saying
Operating from deep within international safe havens, these higher-tier masterminds provide the strategic oversight, financial backing and cross-border protection that shield the network's mid-level lieutenants,