US EditionBrampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation
PATNA, BIHAR, INDIA, JUN 19 – Upendra Kushwaha received multiple death threats linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which reportedly has over 700 shooters worldwide and is involved in extortion and violence, officials said.
- Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown met with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree to discuss crimes linked to the Bishnoi gang, calling it a "scourge" of extortion and murders in the region.
- RCMP alleged that Indian diplomats provided information on Sikh separatists which was passed to the Bishnoi gang by Indian officials.
- Premier David Eby requested that the Bishnoi gang be designated as a terrorist organization, similar to seven other criminal organizations recognized earlier this year.
- Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha received death threats attributed to the Bishnoi gang, highlighting ongoing criminal intimidation.
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The RecordWhat is the Lawrence Bishnoi gang? And why do Canadian politicians want them labelled terrorists?
An India-based criminal organization is drawing increasing political scrutiny in Canada, with some saying it needs to be declared a terrorist organization.
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The request of the Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, to the federal government is in response to the request of the Premier of British Columbia.
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Brampton mayor 'cautiously optimistic' about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation
OTTAWA — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said Friday he's "cautiously optimistic" about the chances of naming India's Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group after meeting with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.
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