New Delhi: In a major win for Indian law enforcement, the CBI, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), secured the deportation of fugitive gangster Lakhvinder Kumar from the United States. As a result, Kumar landed in India on October 25, 2025. The Haryana Police immediately arrested the fugitive gangster Lakhvinder Kumar at Delhi Airport.
Kumar, a key associate of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, faces multiple criminal charges in Haryana, including extortion, intimidation, illegal possession and use of firearms, and attempted murder. The court proceedings against fugitive gangster Lakhvinder Kumar begin soon.
Tracing Kumar:
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Firstly, Haryana Police requested the CBI to issue an INTERPOL Red Notice on October 26, 2024.
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Then, US authorities tracked him through the Red Notice, and the CBI coordinated with them via the BHARATPOL platform to execute the deportation of fugitive gangster Lakhvinder Kumar.
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Consequently, Kumar’s return strengthens India’s ongoing crackdown on transnational organized crime.
Previous operations:
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For instance, last month CBI and Haryana Police brought back Mainpal Dhilla alias Sonu Kumar from Cambodia. He had convictions for murder, attempted murder, illegal firearms use, and criminal conspiracy.
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Similarly, Harshit Babulal Jain, wanted in Gujarat for tax evasion, illegal gambling, and money laundering, was deported from the UAE and handed over to Gujarat Police on September 5, 2025.
Impact:
The arrest of fugitive gangster Lakhvinder Kumar sends a strong message. India will relentlessly pursue criminals hiding abroad. Authorities aim to ensure they face justice. Furthermore, authorities stress that such operations demonstrate India’s efficiency in international cooperation against organized crime.
Overall, the successful deportation and arrest highlight the effectiveness of coordinated action between law enforcement agencies, both in India and internationally. Therefore, India continues to strengthen its fight against fugitives and transnational crime networks.
