The Canadian government has designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code, a step that bars Canadians from providing it with financial or material support, and allows for the freezing of assets, property seizures and criminal charges against affiliates. The gang, a transnational syndicate that originated in Rajasthan, is led by Lawrence Bishnoi. Indian officials are yet to comment, but the move could strengthen Ottawa’s hand in extradition cases against Bishnoi associates, including Goldy Brar. The Bishnoi gang’s Canadian operations are allegedly run through figures like Goldy Brar, a 29-year-old gangster based in Surrey, British Columbia. Story continues below this adSince 2023, the RCMP has documented numerous Bishnoi-linked incidents of violence in Canada.