Officials say the arrests mark a crucial step in dismantling the global reach of Indian criminal syndicates that continue to operate from foreign soil.
BY PC Bureau
New Delhi, November 9, 2025: In a coordinated international crackdown, Indian security agencies have arrested two of the country’s most wanted gangsters who had been operating from abroad. Officials confirmed that Venkatesh Garg was apprehended in Georgia, while Bhanu Rana—an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang—was arrested in the United States.
Both fugitives are expected to be deported to India soon. Authorities estimate that over two dozen major Indian gangsters are currently based overseas, directing syndicates and recruiting new members from across North India.
The arrests are part of a larger effort by Indian law enforcement to track down fugitive gangsters who have fled overseas but continue to run criminal empires remotely. Both Garg and Rana are now facing deportation proceedings and are expected to be brought back to India soon.
Officials said over two dozen major Indian gangsters are currently based abroad—in countries like Canada, the UAE, Georgia, and the UK—where they allegedly run extortion, contract killing, and drug smuggling networks using local recruits and digital channels.
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Venkatesh Garg: BSP Leader’s Murder Accused
Garg, a resident of Narayangarh in Haryana, has over ten criminal cases registered against him in India. He fled to Georgia after being implicated in the murder of a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader in Gurugram.
Investigations reveal Garg was recruiting youths from Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and other northern states into his network. He was also running an extortion racket in partnership with Kapil Sangwan, another gangster currently abroad. In October, Delhi Police arrested four of Sangwan’s shooters for attacking the residence and farmhouse of a city builder.
Bhanu Rana: Bishnoi Gang Operative
Rana, originally from Karnal, Haryana, has long been active in organized crime. Linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, his operations extended across Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi.
His name surfaced during the probe into a grenade attack in Punjab earlier this year. In June, the Special Task Force (STF) in Karnal arrested two men with grenades, pistols, and ammunition—allegedly acting under Rana’s instructions.
Global Crackdown on Indian Gangs
The recent arrests signal a broader shift in India’s strategy to tackle transnational crime. Agencies including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Intelligence Bureau (IB), and Haryana Police have been collaborating with Interpol and foreign governments to share intelligence on fugitives.
Officials say extradition and deportation efforts are now being fast-tracked, with the Indian government pushing for stronger cooperation under mutual legal assistance treaties (MLATs).
“These arrests are part of a sustained campaign to dismantle the financial and operational networks of organized crime syndicates,” a senior official said. “We are working to ensure that no gangster can use a foreign base to target India.”
As Garg and Rana await deportation, the focus now turns to other high-profile fugitives—many of whom continue to operate from abroad under assumed identities, evading justice while keeping their networks alive.
