Chandigarh, 20 October 2024 — Lawrence Bishnoi is back in the headlines following the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui with Bishnoi’s cousin, Ramesh Bishnoi, disclosing that the family spends between Rs 35 to 40 lakh annually on Lawrence’s upkeep while he remains incarcerated.
The 50-year-old Ramesh stated, “We never thought he would become a criminal in the future.”
The Bishnoi family is well-off, owning over 100 acres of land. Ramesh explained, “We have always been rich. Lawrence’s father was a constable in the Haryana Police and owns 110 acres in the village. Even now, while the family is in jail, he spends Rs 35-40 lakh annually on his upkeep.”
Bishnoi’s gang has reportedly claimed responsibility for Siddiqui’s murder, alleging it was motivated by Siddiqui’s connections to Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Authorities are currently investigating Lawrence Bishnoi’s involvement in this high-profile case.
Moreover, the Canadian police have alleged that Bishnoi’s gang is engaged in violent activities in collaboration with Indian government agents, a claim that India has denied.
However, the Indian Law enforcement is actively pursuing the suspects linked to Siddiqui’s murder.
Lawrence Bishnoi has been imprisoned since 2014, after being shot by police during a pilgrimage to the Salasar Balaji temple in Rajasthan.
He is currently held at Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, where the Gujarat ATS and National Investigation Agency (NIA) are investigating multiple cases against him.
Earlier, the Union Home Ministry of India issued the order prohibiting Lawrence Bishnoi’s transfer from jail due to concerns over his alleged involvement in organized crime and gang-related activities.
Also Bishnoi has been linked to multiple criminal cases, including violent acts, and the government may have deemed it necessary to restrict his access to resources or networks that could facilitate further criminal activities. The prohibition is part of a broader strategy to ensure effective law enforcement and manage high-profile prisoners associated with organized crime, according to the government.
