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Crime
Punjab Police Detain Three ISI‑Linked Gang Operatives Extradited from Malaysia
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🗓 23 Aug 2026, 07:39 PM
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Punjab police have taken into custody three gang members alleged to have ties with Pakistan’s ISI, following their extradition from Malaysia.
Punjab police announced that three individuals wanted in connection with a criminal gang have been arrested. The detainees are alleged to have operational links with Pakistan’s Inter‑Services Intelligence agency.
The three suspects were handed over to Indian authorities by Malaysian law‑enforcement agencies after a formal extradition process. Their arrival in Punjab marked the culmination of a cross‑border investigation that began months earlier.
Officials highlighted the successful cooperation between Indian and Malaysian agencies, noting that the extradition demonstrates the ability of both countries to act against transnational criminal networks.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police stating that further interrogation will focus on uncovering the extent of the operatives’ activities and any additional links to foreign intelligence services.
The three suspects were handed over to Indian authorities by Malaysian law‑enforcement agencies after a formal extradition process. Their arrival in Punjab marked the culmination of a cross‑border investigation that began months earlier.
Officials highlighted the successful cooperation between Indian and Malaysian agencies, noting that the extradition demonstrates the ability of both countries to act against transnational criminal networks.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police stating that further interrogation will focus on uncovering the extent of the operatives’ activities and any additional links to foreign intelligence services.