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Crime
Former Punjab police officer Raj Jit Singh Hundal arrested after three years on the run
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 03:17 AM
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Punjab’s ex‑police officer Raj Jit Singh Hundal, dismissed from service, was taken into custody after evading authorities for three years.
Punjab police have taken former constable Raj Jit Singh Hundal into custody after he remained at large for three years. Hundal, who was dismissed from the state police force, had been wanted in connection with disciplinary and criminal allegations, prompting a warrant for his arrest.
The operation that led to his arrest was carried out by senior officials of the Punjab Police, who confirmed that the suspect was located and detained without incident. No details of the location or the circumstances of the arrest have been released publicly.
Authorities said the case will now proceed through the regular judicial process, and Hundal will face the charges that led to his dismissal. The police have urged the public to report any further information related to the investigation.
The operation that led to his arrest was carried out by senior officials of the Punjab Police, who confirmed that the suspect was located and detained without incident. No details of the location or the circumstances of the arrest have been released publicly.
Authorities said the case will now proceed through the regular judicial process, and Hundal will face the charges that led to his dismissal. The police have urged the public to report any further information related to the investigation.