Aman Bhainswal taken into custody in Delhi after return from the U.S. via Interpol

The Hindu
The Hindu
19m ago
Aman Bhainswal, an alleged aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi wanted by Haryana Police, was brought from the United States to India via Interpol and taken into custody at Delhi airport.
Aman Bhainswal taken into custody in Delhi after return from the U.S. via Interpol
A What happened
The Central Bureau of Investigation coordinated with the Ministries of Home Affairs and External Affairs to facilitate Aman Bhainswal’s return from the United States through Interpol on January 7, 2026. Haryana Police took him into custody at the Delhi airport. He faces charges connected to murder, rioting, and criminal conspiracy. The CBI said he was traced and geo-located in the U.S. based on an Interpol Red Notice requested by Haryana Police.

Key insights

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    Red Notice used to locate suspect in the U.S.: The CBI said Aman Bhainswal was traced and geo-located in the United States based on an Interpol Red Notice.

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    CBI coordinated with multiple ministries for the return: The CBI coordinated with the Ministries of Home Affairs and External Affairs to facilitate the return through Interpol.

Takeaways

Aman Bhainswal is in Haryana Police custody in India after being returned from the United States through Interpol on January 7, 2026.

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