India detains Bishnoi associate deported from Canada
In India, Punjab police detained Karamvir Singh, whom they described as a close associate of imprisoned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The man was taken into custody at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Tuesday after being deported from Canada.
Detention in Delhi
The Hindu International reported the detention, citing Punjab police. The operation was carried out by the Punjab Police Anti-Gangster Task Force.
Police described Singh's detention as a significant breakthrough in combating transnational organized crime. The released statement contains no information about the circumstances of his deportation from Canada.
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Alleged assistance to Anmol Bishnoi
According to the outlet, Singh allegedly provided logistical support and shelter to Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi. As The Hindu International notes, Anmol Bishnoi was detained by India's National Investigation Agency.
Lawrence Bishnoi is in custody. Punjab police link Karamvir Singh to him, but the available statement does not provide details regarding possible offenses committed by the detainee himself.
