Who is Hari Boxer? Why he was detained in US? How Indian agencies tracked Lawrence Bishnoi’s aide - Full story

Hari Boxer, a prominent member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has been apprehended in the United States after a joint operation by the Rajasthan Police and international agencies. The 40-year-old suspect, whose real name is Harichand Jat, is wanted in 22 criminal cases across Rajasthan. He allegedly ran an extortion racket from abroad and supplied weapons to gang members in India, according to the Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF).

Dinesh MN, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and AGTF, revealed that Boxer was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following extensive intelligence gathering, technical surveillance, and coordination with international agencies. The task force is now working to repatriate Boxer back to India.

Boxer, who operated the criminal network from his base in Chatarpura village, Rajasthan, allegedly extorted wealthy businessmen through threatening calls made via instant messaging apps and VPN services. He fled India in April 2023, using his passport, and coordinated criminal activities from overseas. His movements were traced through Dubai, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the United States, where he was identified to be staying in California.

Intelligence agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Interpol, collaborated to track Boxer's whereabouts. An Interpol Red Corner Notice was issued against him in November 2024, and a provisional arrest request was sent in February 2025 when he was believed to be in Guyana. However, Boxer eventually crossed into the United States in July 2026.

The Rajasthan Police maintained continuous surveillance and shared intelligence with US authorities through nine Interpol communications between December 2024 and July 2026.

The AGTF had recorded 22 criminal cases against Boxer, registered between 2010 and February 2026 in various Rajasthan districts. These cases included attempted murder, extortion, organized crime, and illegal possession of firearms. The operation to detain Boxer was carried out under the supervision of Deputy Inspector General Yogesh Yadav, with key contributions from Additional Superintendent of Police Siddhant Sharma and Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravindra Pratap. The AGTF is now working on finalizing the legal formalities to bring Boxer back to India.