Canada orders deportation of ‘bottom-tier’ member of Bishnoi gang

Canada's immigration tribunal has ordered the deportation of Jashandeep Singh, an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, as part of an ongoing crackdown on India-based organized crime. Singh, described as a "bottom-tier" associate of the gang in Edmonton, faces expulsion for his alleged involvement in violent criminal activities.

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Canadian authorities have targeted lower-level suspects like Singh, while top Bishnoi gang leaders face racketeering charges. Singh, like many others in the gang, arrived in Canada on a student visa, seeking a better future. However, he acknowledged making a "mistake" after police identified him from video evidence.

Edmonton police accused Singh of operating under a mid-level Bishnoi member named Arshdeep Singh, who was deported in February. A police officer testified that Singh was seen on video holding a handgun used in a May 2025 extortion shooting in Surrey, British Columbia. He was also allegedly present when the weapon was fired in Edmonton hours later and later hid the firearm.

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During an Immigration and Refugee Board hearing, Singh denied being a gang member and claimed the videos were from a friend's birthday celebration. He stated he was intoxicated and joking when he held the gun. However, the refugee board found Singh to be an unreliable witness, citing numerous inconsistencies in his statements.

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