15-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Impersonating Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member in Rs 50 Lakh Extortion Attempt

Nov 05, 2025 11:07 pm CST

A 15-year-old boy from Bengaluru has been apprehended by Shahjahanpur police for impersonating a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and demanding Rs 50 lakh from a local trader. The minor, influenced by crime videos on social media, made threats via Facebook Messenger despite having no actual gang connections. He runs a small food stall to support his family and has been sent to judicial custody after appearing before the Juvenile Justice Board.