US DOJ Seeks Extradition of Punjab Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

The U.S. Department of Justice has formally requested the extradition of Lawrence Bishnoi, a gangster currently imprisoned in India. The request cites serious allegations including organized crime, conspiracy to commit murder, extortion, and criminal racketeering. Punjab police officials, notably SHO Gurinderjit Singh Nagara, are named among the accused. The extradition move comes amid growing pressure from U.S. authorities to address cross‑border criminal networks. If approved, the case could complicate pending legal proceedings in India and affect the handling of related criminal investigations.