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Crime
Delhi Police Special Cell Arrests Fugitive Drug Trafficker Darbara Singh in Patiala
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 09:32 PM
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Delhi Police’s Special Cell has arrested Darbara Singh, a notorious drug trafficker who had been on the run since 2018. The arrest took place in Patiala, Punjab, after a coordinated operation with local authorities.
Delhi Police’s Special Cell carried out a targeted operation that culminated in the arrest of Darbara Singh, also known as Billa, a drug trafficker who had evaded capture for eight years. The man was apprehended in Patiala, Punjab, following intelligence that linked him to ongoing drug smuggling networks.
Singh had been listed as a fugitive since 2018, with several attempts by law enforcement to locate him. The arrest was the result of a joint effort between Delhi Police and Punjab authorities, who shared surveillance data and coordinated the raid.
According to police officials, Singh was found in possession of a significant quantity of narcotics and related paraphernalia. He is expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
The operation underscores Delhi Police’s commitment to tackling trans‑state drug trafficking and demonstrates the effectiveness of inter‑agency collaboration in curbing organized crime.
Law enforcement agencies have stated that the arrest is a major blow to the drug syndicate that operated across state borders, and further investigations are underway to dismantle the broader network.
Singh had been listed as a fugitive since 2018, with several attempts by law enforcement to locate him. The arrest was the result of a joint effort between Delhi Police and Punjab authorities, who shared surveillance data and coordinated the raid.
According to police officials, Singh was found in possession of a significant quantity of narcotics and related paraphernalia. He is expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
The operation underscores Delhi Police’s commitment to tackling trans‑state drug trafficking and demonstrates the effectiveness of inter‑agency collaboration in curbing organized crime.
Law enforcement agencies have stated that the arrest is a major blow to the drug syndicate that operated across state borders, and further investigations are underway to dismantle the broader network.