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Canada: Alberta Premier urges Carney to designate Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as 'terrorist entity'
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has urged the Canadian federal government to formally designate the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang—a group that has claimed responsibility for the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and other high-profile figures in India—as a terrorist organisation.
In a statement shared on X on Tuesday (July 15), Smith described the gang as a 'transnational criminal network' engaged in violence, extortion, drug trafficking, and targeted killings both within Canada and internationally.
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'The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada. Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent,' Smith stated.
The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada. Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent.
We know that gang activity knows no boundaries and… pic.twitter.com/wYwdAx3pfT — Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) July 15, 2025
She emphasised that designating the gang as a terrorist entity would 'unlock critical powers,' enabling provincial and municipal law enforcement agencies to access the necessary tools and resources to effectively disrupt its operations and safeguard communities.
'The time for action is now. Alberta's government is calling on the federal government and Prime Minister @MarkJCarney to take a stand and act to protect Albertans and all Canadians,' she added.
Earlier in June, British Columbia Premier David Eby had also urged federal action against the Bishnoi gang, warning that the group's influence spans British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, with a particular focus on members of the South Asian community.
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Highlighting a pattern of transnational organised crime, Eby noted that current law enforcement powers may be insufficient and argued that a terrorist designation would empower police with stronger legal tools to counter the threat.
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