The Bishnoi Gang has been listed as a terrorist entity in Canada.

The gang, named for its leader Lawrence Bishnoi , is described by the federal government as a transnational criminal organization operating primarily out of India, with a presence in Canada. The Bishnoi Gang engages in murder, shootings and arson, and generates terror through extortion and intimidation, according to a news release by Public Safety Canada on Monday. Although Lawrence has been in prison in India since 2015, he is still allegedly controlling the group, the BBC reported .

The move comes after the Sikh community and politicians, including Conservative and NDP leaders as well as premiers in British Columbia and Alberta, called on Prime Minister Mark Carney for a designation.

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