FBI detains gangster Himanshu Bhau, India may get custody soon
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The detention of Himanshu Bhau, a high‑profile gangster wanted for shootings, killings and multi‑crore extortions, could lead to his extradition to India, impacting ongoing criminal investigations there.
Himanshu Bhau, a prominent criminal figure in northern India, has reportedly been taken into custody by US authorities following a four-year pursuit. This significant development occurs after Interpol issued a red notice for his arrest. Bhau is known to be a rival of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and faces serious allegations in Delhi and Haryana. These charges include involvement in multiple shootings, killings, and extortion schemes involving sums in the multi-crore range. Indian officials are now expected to work toward securing his transfer, potentially bringing him back to face justice in the country where the alleged crimes took place.
- •India’s formal request for custody or extradition of Bhau
- •Legal proceedings in US courts regarding the extradition
- •Reactions from rival criminal groups such as Lawrence Bishnoi’s network