Saturday, March 29, 2025
In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has busted a fake passport racket allegedly run by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, arresting the module’s key operator, identified as Rahul Sarkar.
According to official sources, Rahul Sarkar played a central role in the fake passport network used by gang members to evade law enforcement and flee the country.
The investigation has revealed that the arrested accused had helped several suspects involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala escape India. This connection adds a crucial link between organized crime and high-profile criminal cases, prompting deeper investigation.
Rahul Sarkar was produced before the Patiala House Court in New Delhi, where the NIA successfully obtained custodial remand for further interrogation. Officials believe more arrests could follow as the network’s full extent comes to light.
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been under intense scrutiny due to its involvement in violent crimes and extortion rackets across North India.
The Moosewala murder case, which shocked the nation in 2022, continues to uncover new layers of criminal conspiracies and interstate operations.
The dismantling of this passport forgery module is expected to block future escape routes for gang members on the run.
The NIA has intensified its crackdown on organized crime syndicates, particularly those using international routes and forged documents to shield criminals from prosecution.
