Punjab Police Extradites Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang Operative Amritpal Singh From Moldova In Major Organised Crime Breakthrough | Watch
Chandigarh: In a first-ever extradition from Europe and a major breakthrough against transnational organised crime, Punjab Police with the assistance of central agencies secured the extradition of fugitive criminal Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam, a key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, from the Republic of Moldova, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday.…
Chandigarh has witnessed a significant breakthrough in the fight against transnational organized crime as Punjab Police successfully extradited fugitive Amritpal Singh from the Republic of Moldova. This marks the first-ever extradition from Europe secured by Punjab Police and represents a major victory in the ongoing battle against organized crime.
Amritpal Singh, also known as Amrit Dalam, is a key operative of the notorious Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. He has been wanted in multiple cases involving murders, attempted murders, violations of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Arms Act, and Narcotic offenses. The Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, announced the extradition on Saturday, highlighting its importance as a milestone in the fight against organized crime.
The operation, named "Operation Eastern Reach," was a six-month international manhunt carried out through sustained surveillance and close coordination between the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and the Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTEC) of Punjab Police. This collaboration with central agencies and international partners facilitated the successful return of Singh from Moldova.
The police commend the AGTF and OFTEC for their relentless efforts in bringing Singh back to Punjab. They also extend their gratitude to the Moldovan authorities, Azerbaijani authorities, the International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Home Affairs and External Affairs ministries, and all other central agencies involved in this multinational effort.
Since the launch of the 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign on January 20, Punjab Police has conducted 601 raids across identified and mapped locations linked to gangster associates. In this period, 261 individuals have been arrested, bringing the total arrests to an impressive 69,703. Additionally, preventive action has been taken against 236 people. The campaign has also led to the arrest of eight proclaimed offenders by the police teams.
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