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Canada and the U.S. have launched a major joint crackdown on the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, arresting 24 individuals—including three in Canada—with the goal of dismantling the entire network. Authorities are seeking extradition of suspects, including Bishnoi himself, over his alleged role in the 2023 assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This operation marks a dramatic escalation in targeting the gang’s leadership, fueled by witness testimony and the killing’s catalytic effect. The Bishnoi gang’s activities have evolved from organized crime to a national security threat, with alarming claims of ties to the Indian government aimed at silencing pro-Khalistan voices. Canada now faces a complex, politically charged challenge as law enforcement ramps up efforts, including immigration actions and recent convictions, revealing the real-world consequences of this transnational syndicate’s violent operations.

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