The Lawrence Bishnoi gang is back in the spotlight after two alleged gang members claimed responsibility for a shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai. In this discussion, journalist Pravesh Lama explains how the gang emerged from Punjab, expanded across India and developed alleged international links in the US and Canada. He examines its reported use of social media to spread threats, recruit young people and build notoriety, along with its alleged links to attacks on celebrities and the killing of Baba Siddiqui. The conversation explores why dismantling the network remains a major challenge for law enforcement.
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