Chandigarh, Aug14 (UNI) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Randeep Singh, also known as Randeep Malik, a key associate of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, in the United States.
Malik, who is from Jind, Haryana, is accused of masterminding several high-profile crimes in India on Bishnoi's instructions while living abroad. He's currently being held at the Jackson Parish Correctional Center.
The FBI has shared details of the arrest with Indian authorities, which could help dismantle the Bishnoi gang's operations. Malik is particularly wanted for his alleged role in the murder of Nadir Shah, a gym owner in Delhi's Greater Kailash-1 on September 12, 2024.
According to a Delhi Police chargesheet, “Malik allegedly arranged the supply of weapons from the US for the killing, which was planned by Lawrence Bishnoi via a video call with gangster Hashim Baba, who is lodged in Tihar Jail, while Bishnoi himself is incarcerated in Sabarmati Jail, Gujarat.”
Additionally, Malik is implicated in orchestrating bomb blasts outside nightclubs in Chandigarh and Gurugram. On November 26, 2024, explosions targeted Seville Bar and Lounge, owned by singer Badshah, and De’Orra Club in Chandigarh’s Sector-26.
Similar attacks occurred on December 10, 2024, outside the Warehouse Club and Human Club in Gurugram’s Sector-29. The responsibility for these attacks was claimed by Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara, associates of the Bishnoi gang.
Investigations revealed that Malik coordinated these attacks by providing instructions to shooters named Vinay and Ajit via the Signal app and arranging the bombs.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against Malik, Goldy Brar, and others in connection with these bombings. His arrest marks a major breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown on the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, known for its involvement in extortion, murders, and other criminal activities across India.
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