‘Lawrence is karma’: the gangster who became an icon of Modi’s India
- Posted on April 23, 2026
- By The Guardian
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‘Lawrence is karma’: the gangster who became an icon of Modi’s India

The long read: Lawrence Bishnoi has been in high-security custody for more than a decade. During that time, he has been linked to multiple high-profile killings, both in India and as far afield as Canada. What explains his seemingly undimmed power?