Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has taken custody of Karamveer Singh, a close associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from Canada and arrival at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi on 15 September 2026. The arrest marks another significant step in India's crackdown on transnational organised crime networks linked to the Bishnoi gang.

Who Is Karamveer Singh and What He Is Accused Of

Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav stated that Karamveer Singh had provided logistical support and a hideout to Anmol Bishnoi — Lawrence Bishnoi's brother — while the latter was in the United States. Singh is named in a First Information Report (FIR) registered in Mohali under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Arms Act, and the Passport Act.

According to police, Singh carries a criminal history spanning cases of murder, attempt to murder, robbery, extortion, Arms Act violations, and other serious offences. A Look Out Circular (LOC) was initiated by the AGTF on 3 September 2026, paving the way for his interception upon arrival.

Context: The Bishnoi Network's International Reach

The Bishnoi gang has emerged as one of India's most far-reaching organised crime syndicates, with operatives reportedly spread across North America and Europe. Karamveer Singh's alleged role — providing shelter and logistics to a key fugitive on foreign soil — underscores how the network functions across borders, using diaspora contacts and shadow infrastructure to evade Indian law enforcement.

This comes amid sustained pressure from the Centre and state police forces to dismantle transnational crime cells with links back to Punjab. Notably, the AGTF has now secured high-value custody from two different continents within a single week.

Punjab Police's Broader Extradition Push

In a separate and equally significant development last week, the AGTF and the Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTEC) — supported by central agencies — secured the extradition of Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam, a key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, from Moldova. The accused is wanted in multiple cases of murder, attempt to murder, offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Arms Act, and narcotics-related charges.

Amritpal Singh had been detained by Moldovan authorities on 24 February while attempting to cross the Otaci state border towards Ukraine. The Court of Chisinau granted his extradition on 26 May, and an appeal against the order was rejected by the Court of Appeal Centru on 16 July, making the extradition final. He was taken into custody by a Punjab Police team at Chisinau Airport and arrived at IGI Airport on 12 September 2026.

DGP Yadav described the Moldova extradition as the first-ever secured by Punjab Police from a European country. The operation, named 'Operation Eastern Reach', was a six-month intelligence-led international manhunt involving sustained surveillance, intelligence gathering, and coordination with national and international agencies.

Investigation Status and What Comes Next

Further investigation into Karamveer Singh's wider criminal network is currently underway, according to police. Authorities are expected to probe his overseas contacts, financial trails, and the full extent of his logistical support to the Bishnoi network. With two high-profile custodies secured within days, Punjab Police's AGTF appears to be intensifying its international operations against fugitive criminals in the run-up to what officials have signalled will be a broader enforcement push.