Goldy Brar
Satinderjeet Brar, also known as Goldy Brar[1] is a Canada-based gangster. He was born in Faridkot, in Punjab, India. Brar is wanted in connection with a number of serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder, and drug trafficking by Indian authorities. He was associated with Lawrence Bishnoi, another gangster of Punjabi origin who is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail, Delhi. Brar has been named among the top 25 most wanted fugitives by Canada's BOLO program.[2]
Goldy Brar | |
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Education | B.A. |
Years active | 2013 – Present |
Known for | Involvement in Assassination of Sidhu Moosewala |
Criminal status | Active |
Criminal career
In May 2022, a Faridpur court had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him for killing District Youth Congress President, Gurlal Singh Pehalwan.[3] After that, on 29 May 2022, he allegedly killed an Indian singer and politician Sidhu Moose Wala, according to a Facebook post sent by Brar taking responsibility for the shooting.[4]
Brar is a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which is one of the most notorious criminal gangs in Punjab. The gang is known for its involvement in a number of high-profile crimes, including the murder of several high-ranking police officials.[2]
Brar is currently on the run from the Indian and Canadian authorities.
The Indian government has issued a Red Corner Notice against him, which means that he can be arrested and extradited from any country that is a member of Interpol.[5][6] Brar is accused of conspiring with others to acquire and supply illegal firearms, and using those firearms to commit murder and attempt murder.[5]
Brar has been named among the top 25 most wanted fugitives by the BOLO, which has offered a reward of $50,000 for information leading to Goldy Brar’s arrest.[2]
References
- "Who is Goldy Brar? Know about Canada-based gangster believed to be behind Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's murder". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- Chhina, Man Aman Singh (2 May 2023). "Gangster Goldy Brar now among Canada's most wanted criminals". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- Service, Tribune News. "2 shooters held in Faridkot Cong leader Gurlal Singh Pehalwan murder case". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- "Sidhu Moose Wala Killing: Who are Goldy Brar, Lawrence Bishnoi, Suspects in Punjabi Singer's Murder?". News18. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- "Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Goldy Brar". The Hindu. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "View Red Notices". INTERPOL. Retrieved 22 September 2023.