Punjab Police Secures First-Ever Extradition From European Nation, Brings Gangster From Moldova

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.

Dalam is wanted in multiple cases of murders, attempt to murder, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Arms Act and Narcotic offences, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday.

Notably, this is the first-ever extradition secured by Punjab Police from a European country, marking a significant milestone in our fight against organised crime.

"The success of Operation Eastern Reach, a six-month Intelligence-led international manhunt, was made possible through sustained surveillance and close coordination of the AGTF (Anti-Gangster Task Force) Punjab and OFTEC (Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell) Punjab with central agencies and international partners," the DGP said in a post on X.

He further commended the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and the Punjab & Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTEC) for their relentless efforts.

The DGP also thanked the Moldovan authorities, Azerbaijan authorities, the International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Ministries of Home Affairs and External Affairs and all other central agencies for their international cooperation.