- Goldy Brar's split from Bishnoi reshapes gang dynamics.
- Davinder Bambiha gang rivalry continues, new operators emerge.
- Concerns raised about Bishnoi's safety in Sabarmati Jail.
Lawrence Bishnoi's imprisonment has not brought an end to the gang rivalries surrounding his criminal network. Instead, the landscape has become more complicated, with former associates reportedly breaking away, rival factions strengthening their positions, and new operators emerging in the network.
The most significant development has been the reported fallout between Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, once considered his closest associate. The split, which intelligence sources said followed disagreements over the handling of Bishnoi's brother Anmol's legal case in the US, also changed the position of Rajasthan gangster Rohit Godara, who reportedly aligned with Brar.
The divisions have added a new dimension to the gang conflict. Alongside the long-running rivalry with the Davinder Bambiha network, Bishnoi's faction now faces a changing mix of former associates and competing criminal groups.
Recent intelligence inputs cited in an NDTV report have also raised concerns about a possible threat to Bishnoi inside Gujarat's Sabarmati Jail. While the precise nature of the alleged threat has not been publicly established, the changing alliances provide a wider picture of the rivalries surrounding him.
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Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara: From associates to rivals
The reported split between Bishnoi and Brar in 2025 was a major turning point. The two had worked together for years, and their names surfaced in investigations into high-profile crimes, including the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala.
According to The Indian Express, intelligence agencies concluded that the two had stopped working together after a dispute over Anmol Bishnoi's case in the US. Godara, who was also associated with the network, reportedly joined Brar's faction.
The fallout created two separate camps and intensified tensions between their associates. Subsequent reports have linked the rivalry to killings and retaliatory threats across different locations.
The Old Rival That Never Disappeared
The Davinder Bambiha gang
The Bishnoi-Bambiha rivalry predates the latest split. Davinder Bambiha was killed in a police encounter in 2016, but the gang continued to operate through other members and associates.
The killing of Vicky Middukhera in 2021 and the subsequent murder of Sidhu Moosewala in 2022 further intensified tensions between rival groups.
Lucky Patial is among the figures associated with the Bambiha network. Other names linked to factions opposed to Bishnoi include Neeraj Bawana, Kaushal Chaudhary and Neeraj Faridpuriya. Their alleged criminal activities and associations have featured in investigations into gang-related violence and extortion.
Rivalries Beyond Punjab: The Haryana And Delhi Connection
Himanshu Bhau, Neeraj Bawana and Kaushal Chaudhary
The conflict extends beyond Punjab, with rival networks operating across Haryana and Delhi-NCR.
Himanshu Bhau, a gangster from Rohtak, has been linked to groups associated with Neeraj Bawana and the Bambiha faction. His name has surfaced in investigations into shootings, extortion and murder.
Neeraj Bawana is another prominent figure in Delhi's criminal landscape, while Kaushal Chaudhary has been associated with the Bambiha network. These rivalries reflect the overlapping alliances between criminal groups operating across state borders.
The Overseas Front: Pakistan And Other International Links
Shahzad Bhatti and Arsh Dalla
The rivalry has also extended beyond India. Shahzad Bhatti, a Pakistan-based gangster, reportedly had cordial relations with Bishnoi before the two fell out. Bhatti later released videos challenging him, including a dare to confront him in Pakistan.
Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, has also been linked by investigators to criminal and terror-related cases in Punjab. His alleged connections with the Bambiha network have placed him among the figures associated with groups hostile to Bishnoi.
The overseas dimension has made the conflict more difficult to track, with gang associates reportedly operating from different countries and using international networks.
New Operators And A Changing Gang Structure
The split with Brar is not the only change in the Bishnoi network. A February 2026 report by The Indian Express identified Shubham Lonkar, Aarzoo Bishnoi, Hari Boxer and Goldy Dhillon among the newer names featuring in the gang's operations.
The report noted that the roles of these operators had become more significant as key figures, including Bishnoi and his brother Anmol, were incarcerated.
In July 2026, The Indian Express also reported that Indian agencies had shared information about Bishnoi, Brar, Godara and their associates with US law enforcement agencies as part of coordinated action against transnational criminal networks.
Does The Changing Gang War Put Bishnoi At Risk?
The reported split with former associates, the long-standing Bambiha rivalry and the emergence of new operators have reshaped the criminal landscape around Bishnoi.
However, the existence of rivalries does not establish that a particular gangster is planning an attack inside Sabarmati Jail. The intelligence inputs about a possible threat to his life remain a separate development, and the authorities have not publicly established the identity of any alleged attacker.
What is clear from the reported developments is that Bishnoi's network has undergone significant changes, with old alliances breaking down and rival factions continuing to compete for influence.