In September 2025, the Canadian government officially declared the Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity under its Criminal Code. This designation gives Canadian law enforcement enhanced powers to combat the gang's activities within the country. 
Key details regarding the designation:

• Targeting diaspora communities: Canadian Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree stated that the gang has targeted specific diaspora communities with "terror, violence, and intimidation". It has engaged in murder, shootings, arson, and extortion to create a "climate of insecurity".
• Law enforcement powers: The terrorist designation allows Canadian law enforcement to freeze or seize any assets owned by the gang in Canada, such as property, vehicles, and money. It also provides stronger tools to prosecute individuals for offenses related to financing, travel, and recruitment.
• Immigration restrictions: The listing can be used by Canadian immigration and border officials to deny entry to suspected gang members.
• Operating from India: Although the gang is primarily based in India, the Canadian government confirmed its presence and activity within Canada, particularly in areas with significant diaspora communities.
• Political pressure: The move followed months of political pressure from opposition parties and provincial premiers who had called for the gang to be designated as a terrorist organization. 

This designation marks a significant development in Canada's approach to the gang, which has been linked to numerous violent incidents and extortion plots targeting Canadian residents. 

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