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Topic: Gangsters

‘Isolated’ life of parents of Babbar Khalsa terrorist Lakhbir ‘Landa’, whose name terrifies Punjab’s Harike

Lakhbir Singh 'Landa' is on NIA radar. Cut off from society for years, his parents now expect similar action after seizure of properties of Gurpatwant Pannun & Hardeep Nijjar.

Guns, gangs & extremism — how nexus of organised crime and Sikh separatism took root in Canada

New Delhi: When the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for killing Sukha Deneka, a pro-Khalistan gangster, in Canada this week, social media erupted with...

What India plans to do to crack down on gangsters & Sikh separatists based abroad

Between August 2021 and September 2023, NIA shared information with Ottawa eight times through MoU route regarding involvement of Canada based elements but to no avail.

‘Nepal-based man offered Rs 20 lakh’ — Lucknow court shooting accused in purported video

Purported video of Vijay, accused of killing gangster Jeeva on court premises, has gone viral. He is heard telling police that Jeeva had insulted Nepal-based man's brother in prison.

‘Shooter in Mukhtar gang’, booked in 24 cases, convicted in 1 — rap sheet of slain gangster Jeeva

Sanjeev Maheshwari was booked in cases of murder, dacoity, abduction, extortion lodged in many UP districts as well as in Uttarakhand. His wife had in 2021 alleged a threat to his life.

Tillu Tajpuriya, ‘trigger-happy’ gangster killed in Tihar, wanted to be ‘Delhi’s biggest don’

Tajpuriya was killed allegedly by members of rival Jitender Mann alias Gogi's gang. He was a key accused in 2021 Rohini court shootout, in which Gogi was killed.

How Atiq Ahmed’s inner circle turned on him — filed FIRs, ‘used his name and pocketed profits’

Atiq Ahmed is said to have lost his grip on his criminal empire in his last years, but police say ‘100 gang members are still active' and have been taking his dubious legacy forward.

Donkers, cartels, hawala — Deepak Boxer arrest exposes nexus that helps gangsters plot ‘American dream’

Network facilitates criminals’ travels to US & other western countries where they can seek asylum. They communicate through calling apps and get paid through hawala transactions.

20-day-long operation, multiple agencies — how Deepak Boxer was detained before ‘planned escape’ to US

After leaving India from Kolkata, Deepak is believed to have first reached Dubai, then Kazakhstan. A few days later, he is said to have travelled to Panama City & then to Costa Rica.

Deepak Boxer: Alleged gangster arrested in Mexico with FBI help among Delhi-NCR’s most wanted

National-level-boxer-turned-gangster Deepak Pahal is said to have been on the run since September after jumping parole. He allegedly flew to Mexico from Kolkata on a fake passport.

On Camera

Caged parrot or fearless eagle? India should give the Shastri formula a try

While the CBI has built its reputation as a premier crime investigation agency by cracking high profile cases, many other cases have remained unresolved or resulted in acquittals.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.