A new report from the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has identified the countries where many of India’s most notorious gangsters are hiding, with the United States and Canada at the top of the list. The document, obtained by Hindustan Times, lists 28 individuals, including those involved in the killing of famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Of these 28 criminals, five are believed to be in the United States, and nine are suspected to be hiding in Canada.
The gangster who tops the list is Satinderjit Singh, also known as Goldy Brar. Brar is accused of orchestrating the assassination of Sidhu Moosewala in collaboration with another gangster, Lawrence Bishnoi. According to the list, Brar is currently believed to be living in the United States.
Also on the list is Anmol Bishnoi, also known as Bhanu, who is charged with planning targeted killings of prominent individuals, including religious and social leaders, businesspeople, and entertainers. He is also thought to be hiding in the United States. Authorities believe Bishnoi has connections with pro-Khalistan groups and elements in Pakistan, as well as other countries.
In addition to these two high-profile criminals, the list includes other dangerous gangsters like Sachin Thapan, who is another suspect in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case. Two other men, Gurjant Singh, who is also known as Janta, and Romi Hong Kong, are similarly named. Another individual, Lucky Patyal, had his premises raided by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) last year. Patyal is linked to a broad range of criminal activities, including arms smuggling, narco-terrorism, targeted killings, extortion, and kidnapping.
Below is the complete list of the 28 gangsters and their suspected locations, as published by Hindustan Times.
Gangster and Suspected Locations:
- Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar – United States
- Anmol Bishnoi – United States
- Harjot Singh Gill – United States
- Darmanjit Singh alias Darman Kahlon – United States
- Amrit Bal – United States
- Sukhdoot Singh alias Sukha Duneke – Canada
- Gurpinder Singh alias Baba Dalla – Canada
- Satveer Singh Warring alias Sam – Canada
- Snover Dhillon – Canada
- Lakhbir Singh alias Landa – Canada
- Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala – Canada
- Charnjeet Singh alias Rinku Bihla – Canada
- Ramandeep Singh alias Raman Judge – Canada
- Gagandeep Singh alias Gagna Hathur – Canada
- Vikramjeet Singh Brar alias Vikki – United Arab Emirates
- Kuldeep Singh alias Deep Nawansharia – United Arab Emirates
- Rohit Godara – Europe
- Gaurav Patyal alias Lucky Patyal – Armenia
- Sachin Thapan alias Sachin Bishnoi – Azerbaijan
- Jagjeet Singh alias Gandhi – Malaysia
- Jackpal Singh alias Lali Dhaliwal – Malaysia
- Harwinder Singh alias Rinda – Pakistan
- Rajesh Kumar alias Sonu Khatri – Brazil
- Sandeep Grewal alias Billa alias Sunny Khawajke – Indonesia
- Manpreet Singh alias Peeta – Philippines
- Supreet Singh alias Harry Chatha – Germany
- Gurjant Singh alias Janta – Australia
- Ramajit Singh alias Romi Hong Kong – Hong Kong
The release of this list comes a day after Indian Foreign Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticized western countries for not providing adequate protection to Indian diplomatic missions abroad. In a strong statement, Jaishankar referred to an incident where the Indian flag was pulled down by Khalistani extremists at the Indian High Commission in London. He made it clear that India would not tolerate such acts of disrespect towards its symbols of sovereignty.
“We’ve seen incidents in London, Canada, San Francisco. There’s a very small minority behind that, but there are many interests involved… If they don’t provide security, then there will be a reaction from India. This is not an India that will accept its national flag being pulled down,” Jaishankar asserted.
The minister’s remarks reflect India’s growing impatience with some foreign governments that have failed to ensure the safety of Indian diplomats and facilities in their countries. His statements also come at a time when tensions are high due to actions by separatist groups, including pro-Khalistan extremists, who have been causing disturbances in several western cities.
In response to these rising concerns, Indian authorities are ramping up their international efforts to bring these criminals back to face justice. The publication of this list serves as part of the government’s broader strategy to seek cooperation from foreign governments in apprehending these fugitives and ensuring they are held accountable for their crimes.
The 28 individuals named in the list have been involved in a wide range of criminal activities, from murder and extortion to narcotics trafficking and arms smuggling. Many of them are connected to organized crime networks that operate across national borders, making it difficult for Indian authorities to track them down and bring them back for prosecution.
The case of Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi, in particular, has attracted a significant amount of attention, especially following the killing of Sidhu Moosewala, a beloved singer and cultural icon. The Indian government’s decision to release this list is seen as a crucial step toward tightening the net around these fugitives, with the hope that international cooperation will help bring them to justice.
However, the process of extradition is often complicated, particularly in cases involving individuals who have sought refuge in countries with different legal systems and varying attitudes toward extradition. Canada and the United States, for instance, have extradition treaties with India, but the actual process of extraditing individuals can be time-consuming, with legal challenges and diplomatic negotiations often delaying the process.
In recent years, India has made significant efforts to enhance its international cooperation in criminal matters, working closely with INTERPOL and other law enforcement agencies around the world. The release of this list is a continuation of these efforts, signaling India’s determination to bring back its most wanted criminals from abroad.
As India continues to press for the return of these fugitives, it remains to be seen how foreign governments will respond to these requests and whether the diplomatic pressure exerted by India will yield the desired results. In the meantime, the families of victims like Sidhu Moosewala are left waiting for justice to be served, hoping that those responsible for his death and other violent crimes will eventually face trial in India.
The Indian government’s push to locate these criminals abroad is part of a larger effort to combat organized crime and protect Indian citizens from the growing threat posed by these international gangs. Whether or not the release of this list will lead to the capture of these individuals remains to be seen, but it certainly sends a strong message that India is committed to cracking down on gangsters, no matter where they may be hiding.