Chandigarh, March 7 Amritpal Singh, a notorious gangster linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, has been apprehended at the Moldova border based on an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of the Punjab Police in coordination with central agencies, a top police officer said on Saturday.
Amritpal Singh, also known as Amrit Dalam, is wanted in several serious criminal cases in the state and has been absconding abroad for a considerable period, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.
His apprehension follows sustained international coordination and persistent efforts by Punjab Police agencies, Yadav said on X.
Legal and diplomatic procedures are now underway to secure his extradition or deportation to India so that he can face justice, the DGP said.
The Overseas Fugitive Tracking Cell of the Punjab Police is currently pursuing 61 fugitive gangsters hiding abroad.
"Amrit Dalam's apprehension marks a significant step in our ongoing efforts to track and bring back offenders who have evaded justice overseas," Yadav said.