Gangster Amritpal Singh, also known as Harpreet Bath, has reportedly been arrested by Canadian police, with Punjab authorities initiating efforts to secure his extradition to India, according to a reports.
Bath, described as a Category A gangster, is wanted in connection with 20 criminal cases registered in Punjab. He hails from Mianpur village in Tarn Taran district and is reported to have fled to Canada illegally.
Following his reported arrest, Tarn Taran Police has taken up the matter with Canadian authorities through central agencies to initiate the extradition process. He could be brought back to India if the necessary legal and diplomatic procedures are completed.
Punjab Police Seeks Extradition
The extradition effort is aimed at bringing Bath to Punjab to face the cases registered against him. The process will involve coordination between Indian central agencies and Canadian authorities.
However, the available report does not specify the circumstances of his arrest in Canada, the charges under which Canadian police detained him, or a confirmed timeline for his return to India.
Further details about the arrest and the extradition proceedings are awaited.
