
Jul 15, 2026
✦Zee News
Can US seek Lawrence Bishnoi's extradition? What India can do if Washington makes the request
The United States has named jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in a major crackdown on international organised crime. While the 1997 India-US Extradition Treaty allows Washington to seek his custody, the process is lengthy. Bishnoi is currently in Sabarmati Central Jail, and any final decision rests with the Indian government’s stand.