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Punjab gangster Amritpal Singh detained in Canada, extradition process begins

A 33-year-old Category A gangster from Punjab, who is a resident of Mianpur village in Bathinda district, has been detained by police in Canada. According to reports, a Red Corner Notice had been issued against him with the help of central agencies, leading to his detention by Canadian authorities. Canadian law enforcement has handed him over to central agencies for further proceedings.

State

Canada

First reported

October 2026

Accused role

Category A gangster from Punjab

Criminal cases

Around 20 cases

Charges cited

Murder, extortion, drug trafficking, Arms Act, UAPA

Agencies involved

Punjab Police, central agencies, Canadian law enforcement

Status

Detained abroad, extradition process initiated

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

The accused allegedly fled to Canada using a fake passport to avoid law enforcement in Punjab, where he faces around 20 criminal cases. Investigators describe him as the mastermind behind the January 2024 killing of a village sarpanch, and he is also suspected of involvement in the killing of an elderly sarpanch from Lalu Ghuman village. His alleged offences include murder, extortion, drug trafficking, and violations under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Police also suspect he has ties to the Khalistan Zindabad Force.

Following the detention, the Punjab Police have started legal and documentation formalities to secure his extradition back to India. State authorities are actively coordinating with central agencies to speed up the process and bring the accused back to face the law regarding various criminal activities directed from abroad.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the exact date of the detention in October 2026 or the specific timeline for when the extradition will be completed.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The accused has been detained by Canadian law enforcement and handed over to central agencies, while the Punjab Police have initiated formal documentation to secure his extradition to India.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

The local community and public representatives in Punjab, including a village sarpanch and an elderly sarpanch, affected by alleged murders and criminal acts.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

January 2024A village sarpanch was killed in an incident where the detained individual is allegedly the mastermind.

October 2026Reports emerged that the wanted gangster was detained in Canada, prompting extradition efforts by Punjab Police.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The accused allegedly fled India to Canada using a fake passport to escape the Punjab Police.
Operating from abroad, the accused allegedly directed criminal activities and provided logistical support through associates in Punjab.
Central agencies assisted in issuing a Red Corner Notice against the accused, facilitating his detention by Canadian police.

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Sources and further reading

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newindianexpress.comOriginal report The New Indian ExpressOpens via Google News

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