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Crime
Amritsar Police Foil Plot to Free Gangster Angrez Singh, Arrest One Suspect
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 10:03 PM
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A plan to break out jailed gangster Angrez Singh was stopped by Amritsar police, who arrested one conspirator while four others remain at large.
Amritsar police announced that a coordinated attempt to free convicted gangster Angrez Singh from prison was thwarted on Tuesday. Intelligence inputs led officers to a location where the conspirators were preparing to execute the jailbreak.
During a police confrontation, officers detained one individual identified as a key participant in the plot. The suspect was taken into custody without reported injuries to the police or civilians.
Four other alleged accomplices managed to escape the scene and are currently being pursued by law‑enforcement agencies. The police have launched a manhunt and are urging the public to provide any information that could lead to their arrest.
Authorities emphasized that the operation underscores their commitment to preventing organized crime activities and ensuring the safety of the correctional system in Punjab.
During a police confrontation, officers detained one individual identified as a key participant in the plot. The suspect was taken into custody without reported injuries to the police or civilians.
Four other alleged accomplices managed to escape the scene and are currently being pursued by law‑enforcement agencies. The police have launched a manhunt and are urging the public to provide any information that could lead to their arrest.
Authorities emphasized that the operation underscores their commitment to preventing organized crime activities and ensuring the safety of the correctional system in Punjab.