Lawrence Bishnoi gang steps up coordinated attacks in Delhi and Canada

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has launched a fresh, coordinated wave of violence spanning India and Canada, executing multiple shootings and extortion threats within a short span and signalling an expanded international reach, according to a report by The Times of India (TOI).

The escalation was visible this week when at least five shooting incidents linked to the gang were reported across Delhi and Canada in less than 48 hours. The attacks, investigators believe, were designed not just to intimidate targets but also to demonstrate the gang’s command-and-control capabilities across borders.

In Delhi, two high-profile shootings were reported on the same day. At a business premises in west Delhi’s Paschim Vihar, the attackers allegedly issued a direct threat referencing the killing of Nadir Shah, who was shot dead in south Delhi’s Greater Kailash-I in September 2024. “Next time, if you don’t pick up the call, I will have you picked up from the earth,” the gang reportedly warned, TOI said.


Hours later, another shooting was carried out in east Delhi, where the attackers fired shots into the air and recorded the act — a tactic the gang has increasingly used to amplify fear through viral videos, the report noted.

On the same day, similar violence played out in Canada. The residence of a businessman in Brampton was sprayed with bullets, while two more shootings were reported in Brantford, all allegedly linked to Bishnoi gang affiliates. A retired senior police officer cited by TOI said the synchronised attacks in Delhi and Canada point to “a level of command and control that few criminal organisations can maintain.”

The recent incidents are part of a broader pattern of what law enforcement officials describe as “message-driven” violence. In recent months, the gang has claimed responsibility for targeting multiple restaurants in British Columbia, often justifying the attacks through a ‘Robin Hood’ narrative — alleging worker exploitation or links to rival groups — while simultaneously demanding large extortion payments, TOI reported.

Last week, the gang also claimed responsibility for an attack on Kabaddi League promoter Davinder Mann in Delta, Surrey, Canada. Earlier shootings at a cafe linked to comedian Kapil Sharma were similarly claimed by the gang, with allegations of labour exploitation accompanying extortion demands.

According to TOI, the renewed offensive appears to have gathered momentum after the Canadian government designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity for its involvement in homicides, extortion and organised violence. The gang is believed to have spent much of 2025 consolidating its network and overseas operations.

The report also highlights speculation around a purported split within the syndicate involving Bishnoi and key lieutenants Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar. While rumours of internal rifts and betrayals — including those linked to the deportation of Bishnoi’s brother Anmol — were initially seen as signs of weakness, investigators now believe the narrative may have been a deliberate diversion.

“The ‘split’ story has worked to their advantage. The syndicate seems to be using the distraction to strengthen its international logistics,” a source told TOI, adding that both Brar and Godara remain dependent on Bishnoi’s backing.

Confusion among lower-level operatives has also been reported, with rival factions claiming responsibility for the same shootings in Canada and citing overlapping affiliates, the report said.

Law enforcement agencies in India and Canada, officials believe, will need to look beyond the apparent factionalism and address what appears to be a unified, globally coordinated criminal network operating under Bishnoi’s leadership.