US Intensifies Efforts Against Indian Gangsters Amid Global Crackdown
FBI Targets Indian Gangster Associates
Washington DC: The United States has ramped up its efforts to combat Indian organized crime. On July 14, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) placed Nitish Kaushal, an alleged member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group (OCG), on its most wanted list. The notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria is currently incarcerated in Silachar Jail. The FBI claims that Kaushal is sought for his suspected role in a transnational criminal network involved in serious offenses such as murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, arms trafficking, money laundering, and human smuggling. According to the FBI, the Bhagwanpuria OCG originated from Punjab, India, and has been active in the Central District of California and beyond. Kaushal is accused of committing violent acts on behalf of this organization, including kidnappings and assaults.
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A federal arrest warrant for Kaushal was issued on June 25, 2026, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, following charges of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy. Recently, US law enforcement launched a significant coordinated operation against the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. On July 8, the FBI announced a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, who is wanted for his alleged connections to the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group. The FBI has indicated that this group is involved in violent activities across the US and Canada. In a recent post on X, the FBI reiterated its offer of a reward for information on Singh, highlighting the group's violent actions in Southern California and beyond.
Additionally, on July 7, US authorities filed an indictment against gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Jagdeep Singh, also known as Jaggu Bhagwan Puria. This marks the first time indictment proceedings have been initiated against these individuals. The operation has been dubbed "Hard Ball," coinciding with a broader international crackdown on Lawrence Bishnoi and his associates across the US, Canada, and Europe.