New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- The Special NIA judge on Friday extended Anmol Bishnoi's custody for a further seven days, till December 12. He conducted the hearing in the NIA headquarters in view of a threat to Bishnoi.

Anmol Bishnoi, who was deported from the USA, is the brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Earlier, Bishnoi had moved an application alleging a threat to his life. Thereafter, the court decided to conduct the hearing in the NIA headquarters.

Special NIA Judge Prashant Sharma went to the NIA headquarters and held a hearing there. NIA, through Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Rahul Tyagi, along with Amit Rohila, sought further custody of Anmol Bishnoi for 7 days.

It was submitted that further custody was required to investigate the...