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Lawrence Bishnoi Shifted to Sabarmati’s “Do Sau Kholi” Block Amid Ongoing Syndicate Activity
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Transfer to Maximum-Security Block
On May 10, 2023, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) moved gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from Delhi’s Tihar Jail to the “Do Sau Kholi” (Block 200) section of Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad. The block houses roughly 200 high-risk inmates and is divided into four isolated sections of about 50 prisoners each. Bishnoi’s cell is monitored by round-the-clock CCTV, and movement is limited under Section 303 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Background of the Criminal Network
Bishnoi is alleged to head a transnational syndicate implicated in more than two dozen cases across Gujarat, Punjab, Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajasthan and Haryana. Key allegations include:
- Cross-border drug smuggling – a September 2022 seizure of 40 kg of heroin off a Pakistani vessel near Kutch, with investigators naming Bishnoi as a principal conspirator.
- Murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala (May 2022) – Canadian associate Goldy Brar claimed responsibility on behalf of the Bishnoi gang, and Punjab police identified Bishnoi as the mastermind.
- Threats against actor Salman Khan – linked to a 1998 poaching controversy, culminating in an April 2024 shooting outside Khan’s Bandra residence.
- Assassination of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique (October 2024) – the gang cited Siddique’s friendship with Khan as motive, naming Bishnoi’s brother Anmol Bishnoi as a prime accused.
Daily Routine Inside Isolation
Prison reports cited by *The Times of India* describe Bishnoi’s regimen: mornings are spent in meditation, he recites the Hanuman Chalisa, observes religious fasts and follows a vegetarian diet. Contact with the outside world is limited to video-conferenced court hearings and consultations with his lawyer.
Ongoing Syndicate Operations
Central and state intelligence agencies say Bishnoi’s network continues to function through a decentralized “shadow cabinet” of senior henchmen operating from foreign safe havens. The syndicate is alleged to coordinate recruitment, logistics, financing and target selection from abroad.
Mumbai Police have attributed the October 19, 2026 firing on actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Juhu to the Bishnoi gang, describing the attack as a warning directed at individuals associated with Salman Khan. The investigation also links the incident to Anil Pandit, a suspected gang member.
Official Security Measures
The “Do Sau Kholi” block’s design—four separate quarters, each housing 50 inmates—prevents inter-cell movement and limits coordinated planning. Round-the-clock solitary surveillance, combined with the prohibition of direct phone calls or digital communications, aims to sever Bishnoi’s ability to manage his alleged enterprise from within the jail.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact date of the Tiger Shroff shooting: *Moneycontrol* and *News18* list October 19, 2026, while *Free Press Journal* reports the firing on October 18 (year not specified). No forensic evidence has been released to confirm either timeline, and investigators have not yet established a direct link between Bishnoi himself and the attack.
Impact and Outlook
The transfer underscores law-enforcement efforts to contain Bishnoi’s influence, yet the continued operation of his overseas “shadow cabinet” highlights the challenges of dismantling transnational organized-crime networks. Authorities expect the isolation and surveillance regime to further limit direct communications, while monitoring of overseas operatives will remain a priority.