Who Is Anil Pandit? Bishnoi Gang’s Alleged US-Based Handler Named in the Tiger Shroff Firing Claim
Investigators say the overseas handler coordinated extortion and threats through encrypted apps and claimed responsibility for attacks tied to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
- On Sunday, actor Tiger Shroff's BMW was struck by gunshots in Juhu, Mumbai, with Anil Pandit, an overseas operative, allegedly claiming responsibility for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang; police have not confirmed the link.
- Operating from California, Pandit allegedly coordinates extortion and violent attacks for the Bishnoi syndicate, with officials reporting the gang uses local modules for reconnaissance while foreign-based handlers approve targets via encrypted apps.
- Investigators identified attackers were allegedly lured with "good money" and "promise of life abroad," while Pandit claimed in a viral voice note the attack warned Shroff against working with Bollywood star Salman Khan.
- The Juhu police and the Mumbai Crime Branch formed 12 teams to trace the attackers, reviewing CCTV footage and phone records, while a court issued a non-bailable warrant against the suspect.
- Pandit's name has surfaced in a fast-growing list of cases over the past six months; a native of Panipat, he is believed to have traveled to the United States in 2023 via the "dunki" route before joining the gang.
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Who Is Anil Pandit? Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member And Mastermind Behind Attack On Tiger Shroff
Anil Pandit, suspected of helping the Lawrence Bishnoi gang coordinate extortion demands and shootings from California, is wanted in 10 to 12 Haryana cases and linked to attacks involving Tiger Shroff and others.
Who is gangster Anil Pandit, who targeted Tiger Shroff, threatened Badshah and Guru Randhawa?
From threatening rapper Badshah in March to allegedly targeting Guru Randhawa's gym in June and now claiming responsibility for the attack on Tiger Shroff, US-based gangster Anil Pandit's name has repeatedly surfaced in attacks by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. What do police investigations reveal about Anil Pandit?
Who is Anil Pandit? US-based 'Bishnoi gang operative' behind Tiger Shroff firing - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI
Police are probing Anil Pandit’s alleged role in the Tiger Shroff firing, suspected gang links and extortion cases across Haryana. The post Who is Anil Pandit? US-based ‘Bishnoi gang operative’ behind Tiger Shroff firing appeared first on Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI.
Anil Pandit, who opened fire on Tiger Shroff's car, had no criminal record until 2023. Delhi Police said that he currently controls the Lawrence Bishnoi gang from the US and is wanted in more than 12 cases.
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