A court has framed charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others, with additional Arms Act and Explosives Act provisions. The case stems from a 2021 Delhi Police FIR alleging an interstate crime syndicate involved in extortion, arms trafficking, and contract killings. The trial is set to follow.
The assassination of veteran politician Baba Siddique has thrown fresh light on the Bishnoi gang’s reach, with law enforcement claiming Lawrence Bishnoi continues to run criminal operations from prison. Reporting details how the group allegedly recruits, expands its network, and coordinates violence through an organized chain of command—raising alarms about public safety across India.
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