Punjab Police Extradites Amritpal Singh From Moldova

Punjab Police has achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against transnational organised crime by extraditing fugitive criminal Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam, from the Republic of Moldova.

Amritpal Singh is a key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang and is wanted in multiple cases of murders, attempt to murder, and other serious offences. He had fled India in October 2024 using a forged passport.

The extradition was made possible through a six-month-long international manhunt, dubbed 'Operation Eastern Reach', which was conducted by the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab and the Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTEC) Punjab. The operation involved sustained surveillance and close coordination with central agencies and international partners.

The Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav commended the AGTF and OFTEC for their relentless efforts and thanked the Moldovan authorities, Azerbaijan authorities, and other central agencies for their cooperation.

The extradition is a significant milestone in the fight against organised crime and marks the first-ever extradition secured by Punjab Police from a European country.

The Punjab Police's 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign, which was launched on January 20, has been conducting special operations across the state to target associates of gangsters. The campaign has entered its 235th day and has resulted in 601 raids at identified locations linked to gangsters.

The extradition of Amritpal Singh is a major success for the Punjab Police and demonstrates their commitment to fighting organised crime.

The operation was made possible through the coordination of multiple agencies, including the International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Ministries of Home Affairs and External Affairs, and other central agencies.

The Punjab Police's efforts to combat organised crime have been ongoing, and the extradition of Amritpal Singh is a significant step forward in this fight.

The success of Operation Eastern Reach is a testament to the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating transnational organised crime.

In conclusion, the extradition of Amritpal Singh from Moldova is a major breakthrough for the Punjab Police and demonstrates their commitment to fighting organised crime. The operation is a significant milestone in the fight against transnational organised crime and marks the first-ever extradition secured by Punjab Police from a European country.