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Punjab Police Secures Extradition of Fugitive Amrit Dalam from Moldova
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:39 AM
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Punjab police confirmed the extradition of gangster Amrit Dalam from Moldova, where he had been hiding. Dalam is wanted on multiple charges including murder, UAPA, Arms Act and narcotics offences.
Punjab police announced that Amrit Dalam, a notorious gangster, has been extradited from Moldova to India. The fugitive had been evading arrest for several years and was believed to be hiding in the Eastern European country.
Dalam is wanted in a range of criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder, violations of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), offences under the Arms Act, and narcotics-related crimes.
The extradition was facilitated through diplomatic channels between Indian and Moldovan authorities, following a formal request by the Indian government. Police officials said the process was completed in accordance with international legal protocols.
Punjab Police spokespersons stated that the extradited suspect will be handed over to the state’s judicial system for trial. The move is seen as a significant step in the ongoing effort to bring high‑profile fugitives to justice.
Dalam is wanted in a range of criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder, violations of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), offences under the Arms Act, and narcotics-related crimes.
The extradition was facilitated through diplomatic channels between Indian and Moldovan authorities, following a formal request by the Indian government. Police officials said the process was completed in accordance with international legal protocols.
Punjab Police spokespersons stated that the extradited suspect will be handed over to the state’s judicial system for trial. The move is seen as a significant step in the ongoing effort to bring high‑profile fugitives to justice.