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The recent claim of responsibility by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai has sparked intense scrutiny and raised serious questions about the extent of Lawrence Bishnoi's influence despite his confinement within Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Central Jail for over two years. The fact that Bishnoi, despite being incarcerated in a high-security facility, allegedly orchestrated the murder of a prominent figure like Siddique has raised eyebrows and prompted inquiries into the loopholes within the prison system that could allow such actions to take place.
Bishnoi's name has been linked to several incidents, despite being prohibited from being transferred out of Sabarmati Jail under CRPC 298. The alleged recce of Salman Khan's residence, threatening messages sent to Khan, and the Mumbai Police's confirmation that the shooters involved in Siddique's murder are part of Lawrence Bishnoi's gang all point towards Bishnoi's continued involvement in criminal activities from within the jail walls. Furthermore, claims that Bishnoi has created a hitlist of future targets further exacerbate concerns regarding the lack of control over his actions within the prison.
The mystery surrounding Bishnoi's ability to convey messages to his hitmen and facilitate their access to weapons and funds to carry out these attacks remains a point of contention. The absence of a visit by the Mumbai Police to interrogate Bishnoi in Sabarmati Jail raises concerns about the effectiveness of the investigation into these crimes. The Ministry of Home Affairs' extension of restrictions on Bishnoi's movement for another year suggests a lack of confidence in their ability to effectively manage the situation and poses a significant challenge to investigations.
The Bishnoi gang's recent attacks on Salman Khan, singers AP Dhillon and Gippy Grewal, and the murder of Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi and popular singer Siddhu Moosewala demonstrate the gang's reach and influence. These incidents highlight the potential for significant danger and destabilization stemming from Bishnoi's alleged continued criminal operations from within the jail, despite the restrictions placed on his movement.
Lawrence Bishnoi's background, including his involvement in student politics and his ascent to the position of president of the Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) in 2011-2012, offers some context for his trajectory towards criminal activity. The fact that he allegedly commands a network of 700 members, including known shooters and gangsters like Goldy Brar, Sachin Thapan, and Anmol Bishnoi, further underscores the magnitude of the challenge posed by this criminal organization. The ongoing investigations into the Bishnoi gang's activities and the need to address the weaknesses in the prison system that allow such individuals to operate from within are critical in ensuring public safety and upholding the rule of law.
Source: Questions arise over gangster Lawrence Bishnoi calling the shots from Sabarmati jail