In a significant breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the prime accused in the murder case of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique. The arrest marks a crucial development in the ongoing investigation against the terror-syndicate operated by his brother, Lawrence Bishnoi.
The Arrest and Background
Anmol Bishnoi had been absconding since 2022 and was operating from the United States before his capture. His arrest on November 19, 2025, represents the nineteenth individual taken into custody in connection with the widespread criminal network led by his incarcerated brother.
The Bishnoi brothers have been under intense scrutiny from Indian law enforcement agencies for their alleged involvement in multiple high-profile crimes across the country. Anmol's overseas operation had complicated investigation efforts until the recent breakthrough by NIA officials.
Connection to Political Murder
Anmol Bishnoi stands as the key accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, a case that had sent shockwaves through political circles. The investigation revealed the sophisticated nature of the Bishnoi syndicate, which allegedly orchestrated the killing while its members operated across international borders.
Law enforcement sources indicate that the arrest followed months of coordinated intelligence gathering and international cooperation. The NIA had been tracking Anmol's movements and digital footprint across multiple countries before successfully locating and apprehending him.
Expanding Investigation
With Anmol Bishnoi's arrest, the total number of accused individuals detained in connection with the Lawrence Bishnoi-led terror syndicate has reached nineteen. This growing list of arrests underscores the extensive reach and operational capacity of the criminal organization.
Investigators believe that Anmol played a crucial role in managing the international operations of the syndicate while his brother Lawrence directed activities from within Indian prisons. The NIA continues to unravel the network's connections to various criminal activities across multiple states.
The agency has emphasized that this arrest represents a major blow to the syndicate's overseas operations and funding channels. Further investigations are underway to identify additional associates and dismantle the remaining structure of the criminal organization.
