US detains Harry Boxer, close aide of Bishnoi

Harry Boxer, also known as Harichand Jat, was apprehended by US authorities in California on Saturday, as per sources. Born in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror district, he is a former operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Boxer allegedly played a significant role in the gang's extortion operations from abroad. Renowned as "Boxer" after his boxing skills learned in Jaipur, he initially prepared for competitive exams and coached boxing before entering the underworld.

He is linked to numerous criminal cases including murder, assault, firing, and extortion threats against businessmen. Boxer is also connected to threats against Bollywood figures like Rohit Shetty, Ranveer Singh, and Tusshar Kapoor. He was involved in firing incidents at Kapil Sharma's Canadian cafe and filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence. Indian agencies will now proceed with legal proceedings to extradite him to India.