Village boys with guns. Hits ordered from distant shores.Flashy music videos. Social media hype.Music stars in the crosshairs. Celebrity-like gangsters.Drugs. Politics. Entertainment. Terror.

From the killing of Sidhu Moosewala to attacks linked to Gippy Grewal, and threats to Salman Khan,violence is no longer an act—it is a message. Punjab’s organized crime has mutated into cartel-styleinternational syndicates, with wanton killings and an endless cycle of revenge.

Gangs of Punjab enters this ruthless underworld, tracing the rise of men who blur the line between outlaw and icon. Their rise comes at a deadly price, leaving behind a trail of bodies; but their fallis as dramatic and often fatal, sometimes at the hands of close confidantes. For those who survivebetrayals, the relentless Punjab Police lie waiting.

In this cat-and-mouse game, nobody walks away clean.

💫 What the Book Uncovers • How Punjab’s gangs evolved from local groups into international syndicates • The role of social media, music videos, and celebrity culture in criminal visibility • Links between organized crime, drugs, politics, and entertainment • Why targeted killings have become instruments of signalling and revenge • The internal rivalries, betrayals, and violent downfalls within gang networks • How law enforcement responds to a constantly mutating criminal ecosystem 💡 Why This Book Matters✔ Explains organized crime as a social and cultural phenomenon, not just criminal activity ✔ Documents a critical shift in how violence is performed and perceived ✔ Connects regional crime to global networks and diasporic operations ✔ Offers rare insight into policing, intelligence, and counter-gang strategies ✔ Helps readers understand why crime in Punjab today is as much about image as power 🌟 Who Should Read This Book This book will resonate with: ➤ Readers of true crime and investigative journalism ➤ Those interested in contemporary Punjab and North Indian politics ➤ Students of criminology, sociology, and security studies ➤ Journalists, policy watchers, and informed general readers ➤ Anyone seeking to understand how crime intersects with culture and media

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Author: Jupinderjit Singh

Pages: 224

ISBN: 9789353524838

Publication Date: 05 March 2026