NEW DELHI, November 19 — Hours after gangster Anmol Bishnoi’s deportation to India from the United States, his family appealed for central protection, expressing fear that he might be attacked by rival gangs once in custody.
His cousin, Ramesh Bishnoi, told the media that the family’s concern stems from information circulated through news outlets suggesting that rival groups were preparing to harm Anmol. “We have learned from media sources that rival gang members might target him. The Centre must ensure he remains safe,” he said.
Ramesh is the paternal cousin of both Anmol and Lawrence Bishnoi, and also holds key positions in the All-India Jeev Raksha Bishnoi Sabha — serving as its vice-president — and in the Sabha’s Yuva Morcha wing, which is led by Lawrence from jail. He said the Bishnoi community’s longstanding identity is rooted in wildlife preservation and environmental protection, and that its members continue to believe in the legal process. “Our community respects the law,” he noted.
He maintained that the family would accept whatever direction the courts take in ongoing investigations, including the probe into NCP leader Baba Siddique’s murder and the firing outside Salman Khan’s home. “Any ruling by the court will be honoured by every member of the community,” he said, adding that they trust the investigative process to “eventually reveal the truth.”
Ramesh said they were also willing to work with authorities if required. “The family is ready to extend every support the government may seek,” he said.
