Harichand Jat, a notorious figure known as Hari Boxer and an alleged key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi-Rohit Godara gang, has been detained in the United States. His capture marks the culmination of a multi-country operation involving the Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and international law enforcement bodies including Interpol. The 40-year-old fugitive, who fled India in April 2023, is currently wanted in 22 separate criminal cases registered across Rajasthan between 2010 and early 2026.
According to Dinesh MN, Additional Director General of Police for the Anti-Terrorism Squad and AGTF, the detention followed a prolonged period of technical surveillance and intelligence sharing. Officials stated that Boxer had been operating an extortion racket from overseas, using VPN-based services and instant messaging apps to threaten wealthy businessmen. Those who failed to comply with his demands were reportedly threatened with violence directed at themselves or their families. Among the accusations against him are charges of attempted murder, organised crime, and illegal arms possession, with the suspect also allegedly claiming responsibility for a shooting incident near the residence of a filmmaker in Mumbai.
The pursuit of the suspect involved a complex international trail. Investigators tracked his movements through Dubai and the Dominican Republic before he allegedly utilised the illegal 'donkey route' to enter the United States via Mexico. Rajasthan Police maintained constant pressure, issuing an Interpol Red Corner Notice in November 2024. Despite a brief period where the suspect was believed to be in Guyana in early 2025, he managed to evade capture and move into California, where his presence was later confirmed by intelligence inputs.
The operational success was facilitated by extensive cross-border cooperation. Between December 2024 and July 2026, Rajasthan Police relayed intelligence to US authorities through nine separate Interpol communications. The efforts were intensified in August 2026 with the submission of an updated dossier, followed by the delivery of his fingerprints to US officials on October 29, 2026. These efforts were led by Deputy Inspector General Yogesh Yadav, with crucial intelligence gathering and logistical support provided by Additional Superintendent of Police Siddhant Sharma and Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravindra Pratap.
At the time of his detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Boxer was considered a significant figure in the gang’s operational network, responsible for supplying weaponry and directing criminal activity from outside India. Officials from the Rajasthan AGTF have confirmed that they are now engaged in continuous coordination with central and international agencies to complete the necessary legal requirements. These formalities are essential to ensure the successful extradition of the accused to face justice in India.
The cases pending against Hari Boxer span several regions, including Jaipur, Sikar, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Chittorgarh, and Balotra. Police records underscore his role in the gang's expansive reach across Rajasthan, Haryana, and Mumbai. While his detention represents a major milestone for state police, the authorities have noted that the complex process of bringing a fugitive back to India remains ongoing, with further updates expected as diplomatic and legal channels progress.
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