Punjab Police Dismantles UK-Based Extortion Syndicate and Local Gangs
The Jalandhar Rural Police have successfully dismantled two criminal gangs, including a UK-based extortion syndicate, arresting 10 criminals and seizing weapons and vehicles. Director General of Police Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, announced the recovery of seven pistols, 18 live cartridges, and 10 magazines. The syndicate operated across borders with key figures in the UK, Greece, and Manila directing crimes in Punjab.
Senior Superintendent of Police Jalandhar Rural, Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh, detailed the operations. The first breakthrough came when a police team led by SHO Yadwinder Singh intercepted a car, arresting three suspects and recovering weapons. The arrested individuals, Amandeep Singh, Jagwinder Singh, and Jaskaran Singh, revealed their operations were directed by UK-based Jagdeep Singh, with support from Greece-based Paramjit Singh and Manila-based Manjinder Singh.
In a follow-up operation, three more gang members, Ajay Kumar, Vishal, and a juvenile, were arrested with additional weapons. This gang was involved in major criminal incidents, including a shooting targeting a businessman.
In another operation, four members of a different gang were apprehended, revealing their involvement in multiple crimes, including extortion and robbery. The police have registered cases under various sections of the Arms Act and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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Punjab Police -: Punjab Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in the state of Punjab, India.
UK-Based Extortion Syndicate -: An extortion syndicate is a group that illegally demands money from people by threatening them. This one is based in the United Kingdom, meaning its main leaders or operations are there.
Jalandhar Rural Police -: Jalandhar Rural Police is the police force that operates in the rural areas of Jalandhar, a district in Punjab, India.
Senior Superintendent of Police -: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) is a high-ranking officer in the police force who is in charge of maintaining law and order in a district.
Arms Act -: The Arms Act is a law in India that regulates the possession and use of weapons to ensure public safety.
Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita -: Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita is the Indian Penal Code, which is a set of laws that define crimes and their punishments in India.
