Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of former minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique, has been deported to India, senior officials confirmed on Tuesday. He is expected to land at Delhi’s IGI Airport around 10 am on Wednesday after the completion of his deportation process by US authorities.

According to officials, multiple teams of the Delhi Police have been instructed to remain stationed at the airport to provide security and complete legal procedures. “Discussions are underway at the Delhi Police headquarters regarding which agency will formally arrest him and take custody after producing him before a Delhi court,” a senior officer said.

Investigators said Anmol faces over 32 criminal cases across the country — including 20 in Rajasthan — involving extortion, kidnapping, attempted murder, and targeted killings. “The Centre will decide which agency gets custody first,” the officer added.

Email Sent to Victim’s Family

Baba Siddique’s son, Zeeshan Siddique, received an official email from US authorities on Tuesday stating that “Anmol Bishnoi has been removed from the US.” His email had been registered with the authorities as part of victim communication protocols. “I do not know where he is right now, but they informed me that he has been removed from the US,” Zeeshan said.

Mumbai Crime Branch Sought His Custody Twice

Sources confirmed that the Mumbai Police Crime Branch had twice submitted applications seeking Anmol’s repatriation, citing his central role in the murder conspiracy and other major cases. Recently, Interpol approached several agencies, including the Crime Branch, for identity confirmation, and the required documentation was provided.

Wanted in Salman Khan Firing & Other Plots

Anmol is also wanted in the April 14, 2024 firing outside actor Salman Khan’s Bandra residence, a case in which he allegedly claimed responsibility online. He later emerged as a key conspirator in the killing of Baba Siddique outside his Bandra office on October 12, 2024.

During the investigation, police recovered voice clips from arrested shooters, which matched Anmol’s voice, in which he is allegedly heard issuing instructions and motivating the assailants.

International Fugitive With Forged Passport

Investigators believe Anmol fled India several years ago using a forged passport, and has since been moving between Canada, the US, and Kenya. He was briefly detained in California last year, but later released due to procedural issues.
He is also alleged to have used a Russian passport, suspected to be forged.

Anmol has additionally been linked to the conspiracy behind the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, as part of the Bishnoi gang’s overseas network.

NIA Reward & Multiple Charge Sheets

The NIA had earlier announced a ₹10 lakh reward for information leading to his arrest. The agency has filed charge sheets against him in two cases related to the gang’s international operations.

Major Breakthrough for Indian Agencies

With his deportation now complete, Indian agencies are preparing for a coordinated operation at IGI Airport. His return is seen as a major breakthrough in efforts to dismantle the Bishnoi gang’s global network, which investigators say continues to operate despite Lawrence Bishnoi’s incarceration.

Further details on custody and court proceedings are expected on Wednesday.

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