Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was attacked during an incident in Mumbai, bringing renewed attention to potential threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Investigators have placed the syndicate under the scanner as authorities assess the expanding scope of intimidation and assaults targeting figures within the film industry.
Lawrence Bishnoi has been confined to Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Jail since 2023 following a drug case handled by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad, and was subsequently transferred to the custody of the National Investigation Agency. Under directives issued by the Home Ministry, any external movement or custody transfer involving the high-profile prisoner requires explicit authorization from both the NIA court and the ministry itself.
Amid a wave of fresh attacks and extortion threats directed at prominent Bollywood stars, security agencies in Gujarat remain on high alert. Access to the high-security inmate is tightly controlled, with regulations dictating that Bishnoi can only be produced for judicial proceedings via video conferencing to mitigate security risks.