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Crime
Punjab Police Arrest Jobanjit Singh in Indonesia After Six-Month Hunt
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 07:04 PM
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Punjab Police successfully apprehended notorious gangster Jobanjit Singh in Indonesia after a six‑month international manhunt, marking a significant win for law enforcement.
Punjab Police arrested Jobanjit Singh, a gangster with a long criminal record in the state, in Indonesia on Tuesday. The operation, which spanned six months, involved close coordination between Punjab Police and Indonesian law‑enforcement agencies.
The manhunt began after intelligence reports linked Singh to a series of violent crimes in Punjab. Authorities tracked his movements across Southeast Asia, culminating in his capture at an airport in Jakarta.
Police officials say the arrest is part of a broader effort to curb transnational crime. Singh is expected to be extradited to India, where he faces multiple charges including murder and armed robbery.
The successful operation has been hailed as a major achievement by the Punjab Police and the Home Ministry, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in tackling organized crime.
The manhunt began after intelligence reports linked Singh to a series of violent crimes in Punjab. Authorities tracked his movements across Southeast Asia, culminating in his capture at an airport in Jakarta.
Police officials say the arrest is part of a broader effort to curb transnational crime. Singh is expected to be extradited to India, where he faces multiple charges including murder and armed robbery.
The successful operation has been hailed as a major achievement by the Punjab Police and the Home Ministry, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in tackling organized crime.