Lawrence Bishnoi

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Lawrence Bishnoi born?February 12, 1993
2. Where was Lawrence Bishnoi born?India
3. What is the incarcerated since?2014
4. What is the key allegations?Extortion, murder, and alleged involvement in assassination programs
5. Who is Lawrence Bishnoi?Lawrence Bishnoi is a person who some say leads a big group called the Bishnoi gang. He was born on February 12, 1993, and his real name is Balkaran Brar.
6. What is the Bishnoi gang?The Bishnoi gang is a group that some say has more than 800 members who do illegal activities around the world.

Syndicate: A group or combination of individuals or organizations for the purpose of carrying on a particular business or activity, often illegal.
Transnational Crime: Criminal activity that crosses national borders, requiring international cooperation to combat.
Judicial Custody: The detention of a person by court order, typically while awaiting trial or further proceedings.