Canada Lists Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as 'Terrorist Group', Here's What It Means

Canada on Monday listed Lawrence Bishnoi's gang as a terrorist entity. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said in a statement, "Specific communities have been targeted for terror, violence and intimidation by the Bishnoi Gang. Listing this group of criminal terrorists gives us more powerful and effective tools to confront and put a stop to their crimes."

With the inclusion of Bishnoi's gang, there are now 88 terrorist entities listed under the Criminal Code in Canada.

A terrorist listing means anything owned by that group in Canada, property, vehicles, money, can be frozen or seized and gives Canadian law enforcement more tools to prosecute terrorist offences, including those related to financing, travel and recruitment.

The Criminal Code listing can also be used by immigration and border officials to inform decisions on admissibility to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

According to the press statement, "The Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal organisation operating primarily out of India. They have a presence in Canada and are active in areas with significant diaspora communities. The Bishnoi Gang engages in murder, shootings and arson, and generates terror through extortion and intimidation. They create a climate of insecurity in these communities by targeting them, their prominent community members, businesses, and cultural figures. Listing the Bishnoi Gang will help Canadian security, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies in combatting their crimes and making communities safer."