FBI adds gangster Nitish Kaushal to its most wanted list
The FBI has officially added Nitish Kaushal to its most wanted list due to his alleged role in the Bhagwanpuria organized crime group. The suspect is wanted for various crimes including murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking as part of a transnational investigation.
Why it matters
This reinforces the severity of the 'Operation Hard Ball' initiative in targeting criminal syndicates with roots in India.
The FBI has added gangster Nitish Kaushal, allegedly involved in murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking in the U.S., to its list of most wanted criminals, as it closes in on the Bhagwanpuria gang.
Kaushal, an Indian national, allegedly carried out acts of violence on behalf of the Bhagwanpuria organised crime group , including, but not limited to, kidnappings and assaults, the FBI said on Tuesday (July 14, 2026).
"Nitish Kaushal is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organisation engaged in, among other things, acts involving murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, weapons trafficking, money laundering, and human smuggling," the FBI said.
The FBI said Kaushal should be considered armed and dangerous, and an escape risk.
The probe agency has urged people to contact the local FBI office, the American Embassy or consulate with any information regarding Kaushal.
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