Canadian leader seeks terrorist tag for Bishnoi gang

A Canadian leader has called upon the federal government to designated India’s Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist group.

- Anirudh Bhattacharyya

In a statement issued on Monday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the province's Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis said, “The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada. Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent.”