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Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force, in coordination with central agencies and the Overseas Fugitive Tracking & Extradition Cell, successfully deported fugitive gangster Jobanjit Singh (alias Joban Billa) from Jakarta, Indonesia, after a six-month international manhunt. The operation, named Operation Nomad Hunt, involved sustained surveillance and intelligence gathering across multiple countries. Singh is wanted in India for multiple heinous crimes including murder, attempted murder, and offenses under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and Arms Act. Police DGP Gaurav Yadav stated that the deportation marks a major breakthrough against transnational organized crime and reaffirms the commitment to bringing fugitives to justice regardless of their location.
Source report
Updated: July 25, 2026 05:16 pm IST Source: PTI | Chandigarh
Overview
Punjab's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in coordination with central agencies, has successfully secured the deportation of a fugitive gangster from Jakarta, Indonesia, following a six-month-long international manhunt, police confirmed on Saturday (July 25, 2026).
Key Details
- Accused: Jobanjit Singh, also known as Joban Billa
- Wanted for: Multiple heinous criminal cases, including:
- Murder
- Attempt to murder
- Offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
- Offences under the Arms Act
- Operation: "Operation Nomad Hunt" — a six-month intelligence-led international manhunt
Official Statement
Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav stated on X:
"In a major breakthrough against transnational organised crime, Anti-Gangster Task Force (#AGTF) Punjab, in coordination with OFTEC Punjab (Overseas Fugitive Tracking & Extradition Cell) and central agencies, successfully secures the deportation of fugitive gangster Jobanjit Singh @ Joban Billa from Jakarta, Indonesia, and brings him back to Punjab."
He added that the operation involved sustained surveillance, strategic intelligence gathering, and close coordination with national and international agencies.
Commitment to Justice
DGP Yadav reaffirmed that Punjab Police remains committed to dismantling organised crime networks and ensuring that fugitives hiding anywhere in the world are brought to justice.
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Punjab Police Bring Back Fugitive Gangster from Indonesia After 6-Month Manhunt