ThePrint CutTheClutter: Canada declares Lawrence Bishnoi gang ‘terror group’: A look at its network, allies, rivals & reach
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Sep 29, 2025 Bismee Taskin, a principal correspondent at ThePrint with a focus on organized crime, joins to dissect the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which Canada recently designated a 'terrorist entity.' They explore Bishnoi's rise from a small-town upbringing to orchestrating operations from prison. Taskin explains the gang's intricate alliances and rivalries across India and its notorious connections to high-profile assassinations, including Sidhu Moosewala. The discussion also highlights the cultural influence of gang-related music and social media, illustrating the far-reaching impact of Bishnoi's network.
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Canada Names Bishnoi As International Concern
- Canada publicly named Lawrence Bishnoi and other figures, elevating a gangland dispute into an international security issue.
- Shekhar Gupta links the designation to long-standing Canada-India tensions over Sikh separatists and past incidents like the 1985 Air India bombing.
Historical Roots Fuel Contemporary Tensions
- Gupta connects today's dispute to historical events, notably the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing and its unresolved diplomatic fallout.
- He argues Canada's handling of those cases helped create a safe haven for radical elements abroad.
Consider Timing When Investigating Attacks
- Investigate patterns and dates: Gupta points to timing of hoax aircraft bomb messages coinciding with anniversaries.
- Authorities should consider historical dates when assessing likely motivations and actors.