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Baba Siddique murder case: Accused Akashdeep Gill reveals how he communicated with key conspirators | India News – Times of India
According to the Crime Branch, Gill used a worker’s mobile hotspot to avoid detection. “Gill admitted to using the hotspot of a worker named Balwinder, which allowed him to appear offline and evade tracking,” ANI reported citing the Crime Branch.
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“Gill admitted to using the hotspot of a worker named Balwinder, which allowed him to appear offline and avoid tracking. The Crime Branch is currently searching for Gill’s mobile phone, which may contain vital evidence related to the case,” the crime branch said.
Gill was arrested in Punjab where he was questioned about his involvement in the conspiracy that led to Siddique’s murder in Mumbai’s Bandra area. Anmol Bishnoithe younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is said to be the mastermind behind the crime. Authorities have linked Anmol to several other violent incidents, including the gunfight outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s home earlier this year.
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Anmol Bishnoi, who lived in Canada and traveled regularly to the United States, was arrested by US law enforcement authorities on Thursday. He is currently in detention at the Pottawattamie County Jail in Iowa, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Anmol is wanted in India for his involvement in a series of criminal activities, including the murder of Siddique and the shooting incident outside Khan’s home. Indian authorities have sought his extradition and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for information leading to his arrest.
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While the US State Department declined to comment on Anmol’s possible deportation, saying it was a matter for the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, the extradition process is already underway. A lookout circular had been issued against Anmol in April, following the shooting at Khan’s residence. He is also a key figure in a larger conspiracy orchestrated by the Bishnoi brothers, who are allegedly involved in terror financing, recruitment and targeted killings across India.
