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US Indicts Indian Gang Leader Over Canadian Murder, Extradition Sought

7/14/2026

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The United States indicted Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi and his North American deputy for directing Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.
U.S. officials will seek Bishnoi’s extradition and stress cooperation on transnational organized crime.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said India was involved, straining Canada-India relations.
India called the allegation absurd, pledged legal compliance for any extradition request, and will keep trade-pact talks to finish the agreement by 2026.

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The United States indicted Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi and his North American deputy for directing Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.
U.S. officials will seek Bishnoi’s extradition and stress cooperation on transnational organized crime.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said India was involved, straining Canada-India relations.
India called the allegation absurd, pledged legal compliance for any extradition request, and will keep trade-pact talks to finish the agreement by 2026.