The publication of the report comes weeks after Canadian and US authorities announced Operation Hard Ball, a coordinated investigation into the Lawrence Bishnoi network that resulted in multiple arrests and indictments linked to alleged murder-for-hire plots, extortion, drug trafficking and organised crime. The report also follows Canada’s decision earlier this year to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity, reflecting growing concerns over the syndicate’s alleged international reach.

The report comes as Lawrence Bishnoi himself continues to face multiple organised crime investigations in India. In April 2026, The Indian Express, based on a confidential Punjab Police dossier, reported that Bishnoi has been named in 47 FIRs over the past 16 years, including allegations of murder, attempted murder, extortion, organised crime, arms offences and criminal conspiracy. The dossier states that while dozens of cases remain pending, only four have resulted in convictions.

What the Canadian intelligence report says

According to the CBSA report, the Bishnoi gang has increasingly relied on “local young males of Indian origin who act as independent contractors” while forging alliances with Indo-Canadian street gangs to expand its alleged operations.

Canadian investigators allege that the network partnered with groups such as the Ruffians and other criminal organisations to conduct extortion campaigns targeting South Asian business owners in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario from 2023 onwards.

The report also raises concerns about the alleged use of Canada’s commercial trucking industry to move gang associates, firearms and other contraband across provinces.

According to the CBSA, Canadian task forces have arrested several alleged operatives, while immigration authorities have deported dozens of suspects. However, investigators acknowledge that they have made comparatively less progress against the network’s alleged senior leadership.

Who are the alleged key members?

Lawrence Bishnoi

Lawrence Bishnoi

The CBSA identifies Lawrence Bishnoi as the alleged head of the criminal syndicate despite his continued incarceration in India.

Lawrence Bishnoi has remained in judicial custody in India since 2015 in connection with multiple criminal cases. According to the Canadian report, Bishnoi has allegedly continued directing operations through contraband mobile phones while expanding the network’s footprint into Canada, the United States, Europe and the Middle East.

Investigators allege the organisation recruits followers through social media while coordinating contract killings, extortion, weapons trafficking and drug smuggling.

Goldy Brar

Satwinder Singh alias Goldy Brar, a former close aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

Satinderjit Singh Brar, better known as Goldy Brar, is described as Bishnoi’s principal North American lieutenant. According to the CBSA report, Brar arrived in Canada as an international student in 2017 before allegedly helping establish the gang’s Canadian operations.

Canadian and US authorities have linked Brar to the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in India and have also linked him to the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. The report further states that Brar has reportedly split from Lawrence Bishnoi, although his current whereabouts remain unknown.

Rohit Godara

Rohit Godara was also the alleged was mastermind behind an attack on gangster Raju Theth in December 2022 – Theth was shot dead by assailants.

The report identifies Rohit Godara as another senior lieutenant who allegedly managed operations under Goldy Brar. Canadian authorities also connect him to the 2024 shooting outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s residence in Canada. Like Brar, the CBSA report says Godara has reportedly distanced himself from the Bishnoi organisation.

Gangster Harry Boxer

Hari Chand Jat, alias Harry Boxer, is described as a senior operative believed to be overseeing the Bishnoi network’s alleged activities in the United States. The CBSA report links him to extortion attempts in Canada and two shootings targeting Kap’s Cafe, a business owned by comedian Kapil Sharma in Surrey, British Columbia. Investigators allege the attacks were linked to longstanding threats against Bollywood actor Salman Khan.

Goldy Dhillon

Goldy Dhillon

The CBSA identifies Gurpreet Singh, alias Goldy Dhillon, as an alleged subcontractor responsible for recruiting local operatives to carry out extortion-related shootings.

Investigators say he has claimed responsibility for several attacks in Surrey through social media posts and may have links to a trucking company in Ontario.

Other names in the report

The report also profiles several other alleged members of the network, including: Jora Sidhu, who allegedly coordinated extortion communications before being killed in Dubai in 2025. Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence Bishnoi’s younger brother, who allegedly managed parts of the gang’s US operations before being arrested and deported to India. Bandhumaan Sekhon, accused of acting as a local “franchisee” carrying out attacks in Canada. Noni Rana, described as a close associate allegedly linked to the gang’s US operations.