Dismissed Punjab AIG Raj Jit Singh Arrested in Patiala After Three Years on the Run

Punjab police announced that former Additional Inspector General Raj Jit Singh, who was removed from the police cadre, was taken into custody in Patiala on Thursday. Singh had been on the run for three years following his dismissal, prompting a statewide manhunt. The arrest was carried out by a team of senior officers after locating Singh at a residence in the city. Police officials said the operation was completed without incident and that Singh will now face the legal proceedings pending against him. The case underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in tracking high‑ranking officials who evade judicial processes.

The authorities have not disclosed further details about the charges that led to Singh’s dismissal, but the arrest marks the conclusion of a prolonged pursuit that attracted considerable public attention. Singh’s legal team is expected to appear before the court shortly to contest the detention.

The Punjab government has reiterated its commitment to uphold the rule of law, emphasizing that no individual, irrespective of rank, is above the legal system.