Salman Khan Residence Firing: Lawrence Bishnoi's Brother Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Surrender; Here's Why
Gangster Anmol Bishnoi moved a Mumbai MCOCA court to surrender in the 2024 Salman Khan residence firing case. Currently in Tihar Jail under NIA custody following his 2025 US extradition, Bishnoi requested a production warrant to participate in the trial. The judge has asked the public prosecutor for a response before ruling.
Jailed gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of syndicate head Lawrence Bishnoi, has approached a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in Mumbai seeking permission to formally surrender in the 2024 Salman Khan residence firing case. Currently held in New Delhi's Tihar Jail under National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody, Bishnoi stated in his application that his voluntary surrender is essential to face the ongoing trial and ensure a fair hearing.
Request for Production Warrant
In the application filed before the special court, Bishnoi requested the issuance of a production warrant directed to the Tihar Jail authorities. This warrant would allow him to be produced before the Mumbai court either physically or via video conferencing, ensuring his surrender can be formally recorded, and subsequent remand proceedings can take place. Who Is Anmol Bishnoi? Know About Brother of Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi As NIA Announces INR 10 Lakh Bounty on Him.
The plea noted that because he is already in judicial custody for a separate matter, he cannot appear before the Mumbai trial court without explicit judicial directions. His counsel argued that allowing the surrender would cause no prejudice to the prosecution and would instead expedite legal proceedings. Special Judge S.R. Navender has deferred a decision on the plea, directing the public prosecutor to file an official response to Bishnoi’s application before passing any orders.
Extradition and Custody Status
Anmol Bishnoi was extradited from the United States to India in November 2025. Upon his arrival, he was immediately arrested by the NIA in connection with a separate investigation involving an alleged terror-gangster nexus linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi criminal syndicate. While he remains in custody for the federal agency's case, he continues to be listed as a wanted accused by local municipal police in the high-profile Mumbai shooting incident.
Case Background and MCOCA Invocation
The case originates from an incident on April 12, 2024, when two motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire outside Salman Khan's residence at Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, Mumbai. Following the shooting, the Mumbai Police invoked the stringent MCOCA, alleging that the attack was an organised operation orchestrated by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as part of a criminal conspiracy. According to investigators, the shooters acted directly on instructions from the syndicate to intimidate the actor. Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar Part Ways Over Brother Anmol Bishnoi’s Arrest: Report.
Status of the Ongoing Trial
The trial is currently underway in Mumbai, and the prosecution has already examined three witnesses. The legal proceedings have moved forward despite Bishnoi's physical absence from the courtroom. The trial also continues against five co-accused individuals who have remained in judicial custody throughout the investigation. The arrested individuals facing trial include Vicky Gupta, Sagar Pal, Sonukumar Bishnoi, Mohammed Rafiq Chaudhary, and Harpal Singh. Another accused tied to the case, Anuj Kumar Thapan, died while in police custody during the initial investigation. Given the high-profile nature of the case, the outcome of Anmol Bishnoi’s appeal to join the proceedings is expected to be a significant development in the trajectory of the ongoing trial.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 03, 2026 03:55 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
