Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
A letter allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and sent to Canadian authorities in 2025 has come to light, with the contents reportedly containing threats against law enforcement agencies and claims of a large criminal network operating across Canada.
The letter was revealed by CBC News, which reported that it had obtained the document as part of its investigation into organized crime activities linked to the Bishnoi gang. Details of the letter also reportedly surfaced through records connected to proceedings before Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board.
According to the report, the letter described the group as an "Indian gang" and claimed that authorities in Canada were unable to stop its operations. It allegedly stated that the gang had more than 5,000 members in Canada and warned officials to stay away from its activities, threatening violent consequences for interference.
The document has reportedly been included in records maintained by the Organized Crime Branch of the Edmonton Police Service and was shared with the Abbotsford Police Department. Canadian law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate the matter as part of broader probes into extortion, shootings, and organized crime networks.
Lawrence Bishnoi, whose gang has been linked to several criminal investigations in India and abroad, is currently lodged in Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat. Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether he personally authored or approved the letter, and investigations into its source and authenticity remain ongoing.
Canadian officials have previously expressed concerns about the growing reach of transnational criminal organizations. Investigators have linked a number of recent extortion cases and shooting incidents in various Canadian provinces to networks allegedly associated with the Bishnoi gang.
The emergence of the letter has intensified security concerns in Canada, with law enforcement agencies examining its implications as they continue efforts to tackle organized crime and cross-border criminal operations.
