Bishnoi’s Shadow Empire Exposed | US News

Federal prosecutors have indicted Lawrence Bishnoi, alleged head of a powerful Indian organized crime syndicate, and eight others in a sweeping racketeering case tied to the assassination of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Operating from behind bars, Bishnoi and associates allegedly orchestrated the killing — a move that ignited a diplomatic firestorm after Canada’s PM hinted at Indian state involvement. India denies any role. The indictment also reveals Bishnoi’s alleged claim of responsibility for a deadly shooting targeting a prominent Indian celebrity in Vancouver, underscoring the group’s global reach. U.S. authorities continue probing other plots against Sikh separatists, including a recent guilty plea in a murder-for-hire scheme and an elusive former Indian intelligence officer still on the run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0db10163136287c7