Gangster Goldy Brar declared a terrorist

The Union home ministry on Monday designated Satwinder Singh, alias Goldy Brar - a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi who allegedly indulges in anti-India activities with pro-Khalistan extremist outfits in Canada - a "terrorist" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or UAPA, according to an official notification.

- Neeraj Chauhan

Brar, 29, against whom Interpol issued a red notice in June 2022, is believed to be based in Brampton, a city in Canada's Greater Toronto Area. He allegedly supervises activities of the Bishnoi gang, besides assisting pro-Khalistan outfits such as Babbar Khalsa International in smuggling weapons and drugs, helping in targeted killings, and recruiting youngsters. A red notice, which is a global arrest warrant, restricts movement of a fugitive to other countries.

Originally from Muktsar Sahib in Punjab, Brar arranged a hit on Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala on May 29, 2022, and claimed responsibility for it on behalf of the Bishnoi gang. He is also on Canada's 25 most wanted list. Bishnoi, who has multiple cases against him in both Delhi and Punjab, is currently in jail.