US Praises Cooperation With Indian Security After Arrest Of Bishnoi

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, D.C.– The United States on November 20 expressed its appreciation for the ongoing partnership with Indian security agencies in dismantling terror-linked networks and ensuring criminals are held accountable.

The US Embassy in India stated, “We appreciate our ongoing partnership with India’s security agencies as we work together to dismantle terror-associated networks and hold criminals accountable. This underscores our shared commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our citizens.”

The US Embassy’s statement follows a press release from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) detailing the arrest of gangster Anmol Bishnoi on November 19 after his deportation from the United States. Anmol Bishnoi, who had been absconding since 2022, was arrested upon his arrival in India and has been remanded to 11 days of NIA custody until November 29. He is the 19th accused apprehended in connection with the terror syndicate allegedly led by Lawrence Bishnoi.

Anmol is said to have used his base in the US to run the gang’s operations, coordinate with associates, provide shelter and logistics to shooters, and oversee extortion rackets targeting individuals in India.

He faces several criminal charges, including the murder of former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique. He is also being investigated for his alleged role in the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and the firing incident outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence in Bandra in April last year. Bishnoi was initially arrested in California, in November 2024 for entering the country with illegal documents, leading to the deportation and subsequent arrest by the NIA.

The expression of cooperation follows the successful extradition earlier this year of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, was escorted to New Delhi by teams of the National Security Guard and NIA on a special plane from Los Angeles. The extradition was secured “after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem to justice.” Rana was being held in US judicial custody pursuant to proceedings initiated by the NIA under the India-US Extradition Treaty. (IANS)