US Deports Anmol Bishnoi, Key Suspect in Baba Siddique Murder

In a major cross-border move, Anmol Bishnoi—the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and a prime suspect in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique—was deported from the United States and is on his way back to India. The timing of the deportation underscores ongoing efforts by Indian and foreign agencies to curb cross-border crime networks that have operated across South Asia and beyond. Officials said Anmol was removed from American soil on November 18, 2025, and is expected to land in New Delhi on November 19. He has long been on the run after fleeing India on a forged passport, a path that reportedly took him through Nepal, Dubai, and Kenya before he reached the United States. The notification to Baba Siddique's family from U.S. authorities confirmed the removal, signaling a decisive turn in a case that has gripped Mumbai and Delhi for months.

Anmol Bishnoi is tied to at least 18 Indian cases, including a conspiracy to murder the former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique and a separate case linked to a firing at Salman Khan’s residence in April 2024. Indian investigators have long described him as a key operative in the Bishnoi gang operations, with law-and-order agencies marking him among the country’s most wanted fugitives. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has pursued multiple charges against him, and police in Mumbai have previously submitted extradition proposals, with the Union government expected to decide which agency will custody him first once he lands in India.

The Hindustan Times and other outlets reported that police officials in Mumbai and Delhi are coordinating to transfer Anmol's custody to the appropriate agency, with Delhi likely to play a central role given the Siddique murder case’s links to the capital. Baba Siddique’s family has welcomed the development as a step toward accountability after years of investigation, though they caution that legal proceedings will still be lengthy. Analysts say the deportation demonstrates stronger international cooperation against organized crime and could accelerate the transfer of investigations and prosecution in the cases against Anmol and others tied to the Bishnoi network.

As Delhi readies for the first legal steps following his return, authorities will decide how to proceed with custody and which agency will lead the prosecution. The saga surrounding Baba Siddique’s murder, dating back to the Bandra incident, continues to unfold as India seeks to bring all alleged participants to justice.

Cover image source: Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence Bishnoi's brother wanted in Baba Siddique case, to be deported to India 🔗

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