Lawrence Bishnoi Interview: Inside the Mind of India's Most Controversial Gangster
An explosive jailhouse interview with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi reveals the motivations behind high-profile threats, gang rivalries, and his version of events surrounding the Sidhu Moosewala case.
1. No Connection with Big Leaders, But a Strong Voice for His Community
In the interview, Lawrence Bishnoi clearly stated that he has no personal relationship with any big leaders of his community. However, he believes that his actions represent the sentiments of his people, especially in the matter involving actor Salman Khan. Bishnoi claims their community respected Guru Ambeshwar Bhagwan, who used to rear deer—a sacred animal to them. He says Salman hunted in their area, which caused offense. All they wanted, he claims, was a public apology, not legal action. But when it didn’t happen, things escalated.
2. Salman Khan Threats: Fame or Faith?
When asked whether his threats to Salman Khan were for attention or ego, Bishnoi rejected the idea. He claimed that killings are not for fame or Bollywood dreams. According to him, they act with purpose and would never kill someone randomly for name or money. He strongly denied using fame as a reason to threaten celebrities.
3. The Sidhu Moosewala Case: A Story of Revenge
Bishnoi says the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was part of an ongoing revenge cycle. He mentions Vicky Middukhera’s murder in August 2021 as the starting point. From that moment, planning began. He admits that his gang was linked with shooters and smugglers who carried out the operation. He named Goldy Brar and Sachin Bishnoi as the main planners, with support from foreign connections like Canada and Dubai.
4. Jail, Technology, and Crime Networks
Despite being in jail, Bishnoi explained how technology is still available to him and others. He even admitted that criminals inside jail stay updated through illegal visitors and corrupt networks. He admitted that illegal arms and explosives, like grenades and AK-47s, came through links from Rajasthan, UP, and abroad.
5. Gang Politics and Broken Brotherhoods
Lawrence Bishnoi mentioned several times that Goldy Brar was once close to him but small arguments started happening between them. Despite that, both were emotionally affected by the deaths of people like Vicky and Gurlal. He admitted that many gang leaders now operate their own circles but share a common cause of revenge and control.
6. Accusations Against Punjab Police and Politicians
Bishnoi accused the Punjab police and political leaders of ignoring justice. He claimed that during the Congress government’s tenure, his enemies were protected and the police were blocked from making arrests. He also accused Sidhu Moosewala of being close to rival gangs and politicians and protecting their interests.
7. Financial Backing: Liquor Contracts and Ransom
Lawrence openly stated that gang funds come from ransom and illegal liquor businesses. He claims that liquor smugglers in dry states like Bihar and Gujarat pay them to avoid trouble. He also said some liquor businessmen willingly inform the gang about illegal activities to stay safe.
8. Reaction to Moosewala’s Death
According to Lawrence, he was unaware of Moosewala’s death at the moment it happened. He said a gang member using a phone informed him. The actual shooters were in contact with Goldy Brar. Lawrence also said that people are overreacting to Moosewala’s death, ignoring the deaths of others like Vicky and Gurlal, for whom no justice was served.
9. Role of Media and Public Sentiment
Bishnoi claims the media made them terrorists without hearing their side. He said Moosewala was not a social worker or a role model and never spoke against drugs or gangs publicly. So, he questioned why the world is portraying him as a messiah of Punjab after his death.
10. Gang Links in the Music Industry?
He denied having any monetary ties with the Punjabi film or music industry. However, he warned that if any artist supports their rival gangs, his gang would respond accordingly. Still, he insisted his gang has never taken money from any singer or actor for protection.
Conclusion
This interview with Lawrence Bishnoi gives a chilling insight into the workings of modern organized crime in India. While many of his statements are controversial and self-justifying, they expose a tangled web of revenge, ego, community sentiments, and criminal politics. His views challenge public perception and show how deeply crime, politics, and entertainment can sometimes overlap. Whether one believes him or not, this conversation forces society to reflect on law enforcement, media bias, and the blurred lines between justice and revenge.