Archive · 12 Sep 2026
India Secures Moldova Extradition of Amritpal Singh in Murder Cases
Indian authorities brought Amritpal Singh back from Moldova.
Singh is also known as Gurpal Singh.
Punjab Police wanted him in several serious criminal cases.
These cases include an alleged double murder involving firearms.
They also include alleged weapons, drug, forgery, cheating, and passport-related offences.
The CBI requested an INTERPOL Red Notice to help locate him.
Moldovan authorities found and arrested him, then approved his extradition after legal proceedings.
A Punjab Police team escorted him to India on September 12, 2026.
The Central Bureau of Investigation secured Amritpal Singh’s extradition from Moldova to India on September 12, 2026.
Singh, also known as Gurpal Singh, is wanted in Punjab in a double-murder case involving firearms.
The allegations also include offences under the Arms Act, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and the Passport Act.
The CBI obtained an INTERPOL Red Notice at Punjab Police’s request, after which Moldovan authorities located and arrested Singh.
A four-member Punjab Police team brought Singh from Chisinau to Delhi, with coordination from Indian authorities.
- Who
- The Central Bureau of Investigation, Punjab Police, and other Indian authorities brought back Amritpal Singh, also known as Gurpal Singh.
- What
- Singh was extradited from Moldova to India after Moldovan authorities approved India’s extradition request.
- When
- September 12, 2026.
- Where
- Singh was brought from Chisinau, Moldova, to Delhi, India.
- Why
- He is wanted in Punjab in cases involving double murder, firearms, arms and drug offences, forgery, cheating, forged documents, and passport violations.
- Extradited person
- Amritpal Singh, also known as Gurpal Singh
- Origin of extradition
- Moldova
- Arrival in India
- Delhi on September 12, 2026
- Primary allegations
- Double murder involving firearms
- Other alleged offences
- Arms Act, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, forgery, cheating, forged documents, and Passport Act violations
- International alert
- An INTERPOL Red Notice was obtained at the request of Punjab Police
- Escorting team
- A four-member Punjab Police team