The FBI has added Goldy Brar, described as an alleged leader of the Bishnoi gang, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, according to reports from Canadian and Indian outlets.
The Toronto Sun and National Post reported that Brar has been linked to the murder of a B.C. Sikh activist. The National Post additionally reported, citing a $1 million bounty, that Brar is accused of being a boss within the Bishnoi gang.
Outlets did not provide further details on Brar's current whereabouts or the specific circumstances leading to his placement on the list.
How each side covered it
Left
- CBC News reported that alleged Bishnoi gang leader Goldy Brar was added to the FBI's most-wanted list.
“Alleged Bishnoi gang leader Goldy Brar added to FBI most-wanted list” — CBC News
Center
- The Times of India reported the FBI placed gangster Goldy Brar on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
“FBI puts gangster Goldy Brar on Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list” — The Times of India
Right
- Toronto Sun linked Brar to the murder of a B.C. Sikh activist and noted his placement on the FBI top 10 list.
- National Post identified Brar as an accused Bishnoi gang boss in Canada and reported a $1 million bounty on him.
“Accused Bishnoi gang boss in Canada Goldy Brar targeted by $1M bounty on FBI's Top Ten Wanted list” — National Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with Goldy Brar and the FBI?
The FBI placed Goldy Brar, an alleged leader of the Bishnoi gang, on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, according to reports from CBC News, The Times of India, Toronto Sun and National Post.
Who is Goldy Brar?
Goldy Brar is described across sources as an alleged leader, or boss, of the Bishnoi gang. The Toronto Sun and National Post reported he has been linked to the murder of a Sikh activist in British Columbia, Canada.
Is there a reward for Goldy Brar's capture?
According to the National Post, a $1 million bounty has been placed on Brar as part of his listing on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
CBC News, a left-leaning outlet, focused on Brar's addition to the FBI list and his alleged leadership of the Bishnoi gang. Right-leaning outlets Toronto Sun and National Post emphasized his alleged link to the murder of a B.C. Sikh activist and the bounty on his capture.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- CBC NewsLeft-leaningAlleged Bishnoi gang leader Goldy Brar added to FBI most-wanted list
- The HinduLeft-leaningFBI puts gangster Goldy Brar on 10 most wanted list with $1 million reward
- The Times of IndiaCenterFBI puts gangster Goldy Brar on Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list
- National PostRight-leaningAccused Bishnoi gang boss in Canada Goldy Brar targeted by $1M bounty on FBI’s Top Ten Wanted list
- Toronto SunRight-leaningIndian gangster linked to B.C. Sikh activist’s murder on FBI top 10 list