Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major crackdown on transnational crime networks, Chandigarh Police has begun compiling a detailed dossier on high-profile gangsters and fugitives who have fled India and are now operating from foreign soil. The move comes under a wider national effort to pursue and extradite individuals involved in organized crime, drug trafficking, and violent offenses, including murder and terrorism.
Several notorious names are on the radar — among them Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi; Goldy Brar, alleged mastermind in the Sidhu Moosewala murder; Rohit Godara, who claimed responsibility for the firing outside actress Disha Patani’s residence; and Haryana-based criminal Randeep Malik, linked to multiple bomb blasts at nightclubs in Chandigarh and Gurugram.
Dossier Initiative Underway
For the first time, Chandigarh Police is preparing a dossier to compile comprehensive records of these fugitives. The file will include names, photographs, criminal histories, registered FIRs, court proceedings, existing warrants, interrogation reports, known associates, and likely current locations abroad.
All operational cells, district crime branches, anti-narcotics units, and local police stations are actively contributing to this effort. Once finalized, the dossier will be submitted to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is coordinating with international agencies under the guidance of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called for fast-tracking the extradition process of fugitives by establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA). State police forces and central bodies have also been asked to form dedicated legal teams, including expert lawyers, to support the process both in Indian and foreign courts.
The Four Main Targets:
1. Anmol Bishnoi
Brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol hails from Fazilka, Punjab. He was spotted in 2023 at an event in Bakersfield, California, after reportedly traveling from Nepal to Dubai, then to Kenya, and finally to the U.S. via a fake passport. The NIA has declared a ₹10 lakh reward for his capture. He faces 18 criminal cases, including alleged involvement in the Sidhu Moosewala murder, a shooting at Salman Khan’s residence, and conspiracy to kill politician Baba Siddiqui. He is currently under extradition proceedings after being detained in Alaska.
2. Goldy Brar
Originally from Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, Goldy Brar—real name Satinder Jeet Singh—has been linked to at least 20 murders across multiple states. A key figure in the Bishnoi network, he initially went to Canada on a student visa and later obtained citizenship. Though earlier believed to be operating from the UK, Thailand, and Canada, intelligence now places him in the United States. In January 2024, he was officially designated a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
3. Rohit Godara
Rajasthan’s Bikaner district is home to Rohit Godara, also known as Ravataram Swamy. A long-time associate of the Bishnoi-Brar syndicate, he is wanted for over 30 serious criminal offenses, including murder and arms trafficking. Godara’s name surfaced in the Sidhu Moosewala case and more recently, in the high-profile firing outside actress Disha Patani’s home. He also claimed responsibility for the killing of Karni Sena president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. Godara escaped to Dubai in June 2022 using forged documents and is now believed to be operating between Portugal and the U.S.
4. Randeep Malik
A native of Jind, Haryana, Randeep Malik has been involved in several high-profile cases, including the 2024 nightclub bombings in Chandigarh and Gurugram. A known associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, Malik is also accused in the murder of a gym owner in Delhi. After fleeing India in 2014 and briefly returning in 2018, he settled in the U.S., where he was recently arrested by the FBI in August 2025. He was reportedly running a transport business under the alias “Mahakal.”
What Is a Crime Dossier?
A dossier is an official compilation of a criminal’s activities, legal status, and associations. It includes detailed documentation such as FIRs, court cases, past interrogations, criminal networks, aliases, movements, and personal background. It’s a key tool in law enforcement efforts to support extradition, enable international cooperation, and ensure that offenders cannot evade justice by crossing borders.
As India steps up its offensive against global criminal networks, Chandigarh Police’s initiative marks a significant step in aligning local enforcement with national and international strategies to bring fugitives back under the reach of the Indian legal system.
