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Punjab Police secures first-ever extradition from Moldova

Amritpal Singh, wanted in multiple cases, brought back after six-month hunt

Punjab Police has achieved its first-ever extradition from a European country by bringing back fugitive gangster Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam, from the Republic of Moldova. The operation, named Eastern Reach, was a six-month international manhunt coordinated by the Anti-Gangster Task Force and
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Punjab Police secured its first-ever extradition from a European country by bringing back fugitive gangster Amritpal Singh from Moldova. The operation, named Eastern Reach, involved a six-month international manhunt coordinated by Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force and Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell. Singh was wanted in multiple cases including murder, unlawful activities, arms violations, and narcotic offences.

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Punjab Police has achieved its first-ever extradition from a European country by bringing back fugitive gangster Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam, from the Republic of Moldova. The operation, named Eastern Reach, was a six-month international manhunt coordinated by the Anti-Gangster Task Force and Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell of Punjab Police.

Amritpal Singh was wanted in several cases including murder, attempt to murder, offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Arms Act, and narcotic laws. Punjab Police officials described this extradition as a significant milestone in their fight against organised crime. They also commended the relentless efforts of the Anti-Gangster Task Force and the Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell in securing the fugitive's return.

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What is the significance of this extradition for Punjab Police?
It marks a significant milestone in Punjab Police's fight against organised crime.
What crimes was Amritpal Singh wanted for?
He was wanted for murder, attempt to murder, offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Arms Act, and narcotic laws.

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