Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility for Shooting at Portugal-Based TikTok Influencer
The Lawrence Bishnoi criminal syndicate has publicly asserted its involvement in a targeted shooting incident aimed at a prominent TikTok influencer based in Portugal. In a social media declaration made on Friday, associates Harry Boxer and Sunil Meena, who are linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar network, took credit for an attack at a commercial establishment located in Marinha Grande, Portugal.
Gang Releases Video and Issues Stern Warning to Target
To substantiate their claims, the gang disseminated video footage capturing the violent act. The assault occurred shortly after a similar episode in Portugal, where the group targeted Shehzad Bhatti, a Pakistan-based influencer with alleged terrorist connections. Bhatti managed to evade the attack and subsequently departed the country, according to insider sources.
The individual identified by the gang as Sukh Jawandha received a chilling message following the shooting. The warning characterized the incident as merely a "trailer" and cautioned that failure to alter his conduct would lead to a direct assassination attempt. The group accused Jawandha, who wields considerable influence within the Punjabi diaspora, of exploiting Indian migrants by withholding their wages and confiscating their passports to engage in blackmail.
Allegations of Exploitation and Intimidation Tactics
In their social media post, the gang further alleged that Jawandha operated through intermediaries and utilized women as protective shields to inflict harm on community members. The message included a menacing note: "We have complete information about you and your family," advising the influencer to spend his final moments with loved ones. The post concluded with "Happy Birthday Lawrence Bishnoi Boss" and featured an extensive list of hashtags commemorating deceased gang affiliates, such as Ankit Bhadhu Sherewala and Anuj Thapan. This gesture appears to be a coordinated effort to demonstrate the gang's expanding international presence and operational reach.
Rising Trend of Transnational Organized Crime Activities
This event underscores a growing pattern among Indian transnational organized crime syndicates, which are increasingly targeting individuals overseas under the pretext of "social justice" or resolving regional conflicts. While Portuguese authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding casualties or investigation specifics, the brazen public admission has generated significant alarm within the expatriate community.
Security analysts indicate that such overt threats are becoming a common strategy for these groups to assert dominance and extort business figures operating in regions like Europe and North America. A comparable incident was reported from Canada several months ago, where the Lawrence gang fired upon a businessman's establishment while levying similar accusations of misconduct.
