A close associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was taken into custody by Punjab Police after being deported from Canada and arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 15.The accused has been identified as Karamveer Singh, also known as Karamveer Deo. Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) detained him after his arrival from Canada. Police described the action as a significant development in the investigation into transnational organised crime linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.Who Is Karamveer Singh?According to Punjab Police, Karamveer Singh was wanted in a case registered in SAS Nagar (Mohali) involving provisions of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act and Passport Act. An Look Out Circular (LOC) had also been issued against him on September 3, 2026, allowing authorities to detain him when he entered India. "Police allege that Singh provided logistical support and accommodation to Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, during Anmol’s stay in the United States. Investigators are examining whether Singh also helped other alleged members of the Bishnoi network operating overseas."His name has also surfaced in connection with the 2024 firing and arson incident outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s residence in British Columbia. However, reports note that Singh has not been charged in Canada in relation to that incident, so his alleged involvement should be treated as an investigation claim rather than a proven offence. Criminal Cases and Alleged Gang LinksPunjab Police said Karamveer Singh has a criminal history involving allegations related to murder, attempted murder, robbery, extortion and Arms Act offences. Police are now questioning him to establish the extent of his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and its overseas network.Reports also state that Singh allegedly provided shelter and other assistance to people associated with the gang in the United States. After US authorities intensified action against the network, he reportedly moved to CanadaWhy the Arrest MattersThe Lawrence Bishnoi Associate Arrest Punjab is part of a wider effort by Indian and foreign law-enforcement agencies to disrupt organised crime networks operating across borders.'In July, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation announced coordinated action against leaders of global organised crime networks, including the Lawrence Bishnoi network. Authorities said these groups were linked to allegations including extortion, drug trafficking, kidnapping and violence."Punjab Police will now investigate Karamveer Singh’s alleged activities in India, the United States and Canada. The investigation is expected to examine his contacts, financial links and alleged logistical role in the wider Lawrence Bishnoi gang network.The article avoids stating unverified allegations as established facts and clearly distinguishes police claims, reported links and confirmed legal proceedings.
