Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Three Bambiha Gang-Linked Fugitives Deported From Malaysia
Three men wanted by Indian authorities were caught in Malaysia and sent back to India.
Their names are Jaspreet Singh, Ajay Singh and Pawandeep Singh.
Officials say they are linked to the Bambiha Gang.
They are accused of crimes such as extortion, moving weapons across borders and trafficking drugs.
Authorities also connect them to a grenade-attack plan that was stopped in Ludhiana.
One report says they may also face questions about murder and explosives cases.
After returning, they were placed in police custody or handed to Indian law-enforcement authorities.
India’s Home Ministry said agencies helped bring back 51 hardened criminals in 2026 and 274 fugitives from 36 countries since 2019.
Jaspreet Singh, Ajay Singh and Pawandeep Singh were apprehended in Malaysia and deported to India.
Indian authorities identify the three men as being linked to the Bambiha Gang.
They are accused in cases involving extortion, cross-border arms trafficking and narcotics trafficking.
Authorities link them to a foiled grenade-attack plot in Ludhiana, Punjab, while one report also mentions alleged murder and explosives cases.
The Home Ministry said agencies facilitated 51 criminal deportations in 2026 and 274 fugitives’ returns from 36 countries since 2019.
- Who
- Jaspreet Singh, Ajay Singh and Pawandeep Singh, whom Indian authorities identify as fugitives linked to the Bambiha Gang; the announcement was made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s office.
- What
- The three men were apprehended in Malaysia, deported to India and placed in police custody or handed over to Indian law-enforcement authorities for investigation.
- When
- Monday; the reports do not specify when the men were arrested.
- Where
- They were apprehended in Malaysia and deported to India; the alleged foiled grenade-attack plot was in Ludhiana district, Punjab.
- Why
- They are wanted in connection with alleged extortion, cross-border arms and narcotics trafficking, and a foiled grenade-attack plot; one report also cites cases involving murder and explosives.
- Fugitives
- Jaspreet Singh, Ajay Singh and Pawandeep Singh
- Alleged affiliation
- Bambiha Gang
- Apprehension location
- Malaysia
- Destination
- India
- Reported allegations
- Extortion, cross-border arms trafficking, narcotics trafficking and a foiled Ludhiana grenade-attack plot
- Reported 2026 deportations
- 51 hardened criminals
- Reported returns since 2019
- 274 fugitives from 36 countries
Sources
Three fugitives linked to Bambiha gang held in Malaysia, deported to India: HMO
3 Bambiha Gang-linked gangsters deported from Malaysia to India
Three Bambiha Gangsters Deported From Malaysia, Face Probe In Ludhiana Grenade Plot
Three Fugitives Linked To Bambiha Gang Deported From Malaysia: Amit Shah