America has taken major action against India’s Ravinder Singh Dhandha, Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. FBI has included 37 criminals associated with the gang of Lawrence Bishnoi, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and Ravinder Singh Dhanda in its charge sheet under ‘Operation Hard Ball’. This action against these criminals has been taken as part of the investigation related to many cases including international organized crime, drug trafficking, hawala business, arms trade, extortion, murder and murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
In its chargesheet, FBI has included big names like Lawrence Bishnoi lodged in Sabarmati jail in Gujarat, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria lodged in Silichar in Assam, absconding Goldie Brar and Rohit Godara and recently arrested Ravinder Singh Dhanda. However, there are some names of Punjab in the FBI charge sheet, whose names have rarely been mentioned before. Neither has he been in that much limelight. Neither are they imprisoned in any jail at present, but are roaming free.
Who are those accused, who are unknown to the world, but are keeping America in trouble?
However, they have troubled America. America wants to arrest him. In fact, these people have created such a network of international drugs and organized crime that now America’s FBI and DEA have to run a special campaign against them.
- Garinder Singh Deo –The FBI describes Garinder Singh Deo as a player who handles the supply chain of drugs while sitting in Canada. In the FBI’s charge sheet, he has been accused of transporting a consignment of cocaine and heroin between India and Canada, providing a place to store it, and then providing logistics. It is also known by the names Doctor Rocket and Ritz Carlton.
- Nitish Kaushal alias Lala – According to FBI, this Jaggu is an important member of Bhagwanpuria gang. Apart from this it is part of the international drugs network. In the charge sheet, he is accused of carrying out organized criminal activities in America and smuggling drugs.
- Harmanveer Singh- In its charge sheet, the FBI has described Harmanveer Singh as part of the international drug network. In the charge sheet, he is accused of playing a role in supplying drugs, coordination among gang members and keeping the illegal network active. It has also been said in the charge sheet that he has been involved in many drug deals involving America.
- Sukhraj Singh Kang – According to the FBI, Sukhraj Singh Kang is a trusted associate of Lawrence Bishnoi network. He handles the international operations, contacts and maintaining balance between the Vishnoi gang. Its network is spread in many countries including America.
- Major Singh- According to the FBI charge sheet, he is accused of helping an international organized crime network linked to India. However, it has not been made clear as to which criminal network these allegations are against him. There is a serious allegation against him of playing a role in a network related to drug smuggling.
- Lotus – A person named Kamal has also been mentioned in the FBI investigation. However, the investigating agency has not been able to fully verify his identity from the documents. According to the charge sheet, he was also associated with drugs and organized crime network and investigation is going on against him.
What is Operation Hard Ball?
‘Operation Hard Ball’ is a joint operation of American FBI, DEA, HSI and other agencies. These agencies are taking action against organized crime networks operating from India and Canada in the US, which have been accused of being involved in drug smuggling and violent crimes in the US. During this entire operation, the investigating agencies have seized approximately 1,000 kg of cocaine, 1 kg of heroin, 40 thousand dollars in cash and 12 weapons. A simultaneous search operation has been conducted at 23 places in the Sacramento area of California and 11 places in the Los Angeles area.
How many accused are behind bars?
Under the operation, 13 people were arrested in America among the accused included in the charge sheet. Of these, 11 were caught from California, one from Indiana and one from Georgia. Three accused were arrested in Canada and one in Spain. Seven accused were already in jail in different cases. That means a total of 24 accused are behind the bars. However, 10 accused are still absconding. Of these, seven are suspected to be hiding in America, two in India and one in Europe.
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