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Punjab Police Arrest Lawrence Bishnoi Associate Karamveer Singh

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 4:12 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Punjab Police arrested Karamveer Singh, close associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from Canada.
Authorities detained Singh at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after his arrival from Canada.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said Singh faces IPC, Arms Act and Passport Act charges.
He allegedly gave associate Anmol Bishnoi logistical support and a U.S. hideout.
The “Long Reach” operation coordinated with the FBI and Canadian authorities secured his deportation.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, Indian authorities, aided by Interpol and Indonesian police, extradited notorious gangster Chhota Rajan from Jakarta after a two-year pursuit. The Ministry of Home Affairs allocated a $2 million reward, and the United States Department of Justice provided $1.5 million for intelligence sharing. Similarly, Punjab Police’s recent “Long Reach” operation, coordinated with the FBI and Canadian officials, seized associate Karamveer Singh at Delhi’s IGI Airport. These cross-border collaborations signal escalating transnational pressure on organized crime networks, prompting tighter extradition treaties and expanded surveillance across South Asia.

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Story summary

Punjab Police arrested Karamveer Singh, close associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from Canada.
Authorities detained Singh at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after his arrival from Canada.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said Singh faces IPC, Arms Act and Passport Act charges.
He allegedly gave associate Anmol Bishnoi logistical support and a U.S. hideout.
The “Long Reach” operation coordinated with the FBI and Canadian authorities secured his deportation.

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