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Lawrence Bishnoi: The Indian gangster pulling strings from jail

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Lawrence Bishnoi , 31 , is a 31-year-old gangster from India .

He is the prime accused in the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala , the popular Punjabi singer.

He has been in prison since 2015 , now held far from his native Punjab state in Gujarat .

Police say his gang is allegedly linked to the killing of a prominent politician in Mumbai at the weekend .

Gangsters don’t enter the underworld for wealth alone - they crave notoriety, says Mr Singh .

This twisted pursuit of fame finds roots in feudal, patriarchal culture.

Social media amplifies it, with many gangsters showcasing their lives online.

Crime is often seen as a path to quick money and glamour.

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