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  • Bhagwant Mann Reviews Punjab Police Operations, Hails Work of AGTF and OFTEC

    September 14, 2026

    Bhagwant Mann Reviews Punjab Police Operations, Hails Work of AGTF and OFTEC

    Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday reviewed the operational preparedness and performance of the Punjab Police’s specialised units, including Counter Intelligence (CI), Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF).

    The review meeting was attended by ADGP Counter Intelligence Amit Prasad, ADGP Anti-Gangster Task Force Pramod Ban and ADGP Anti-Narcotics Task Force Nilabh Kishore, along with other senior police officers.

    10 Fugitives Returned to India

    During the meeting, Mann reviewed the work of the Overseas Fugitive Tracking & Extradition Cell (OFTEC), led by IG Ashish Choudhary. According to the Punjab Police, the specialised cell has facilitated the return of 10 fugitives to India during its first eight months of operation since January 2026.

    The police said the figure includes nine deportations and one extradition. The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of AIG D. Sudarvizhi and SP Deepika Singh in strengthening the mechanism for tracking and bringing back fugitives.

    Amritpal Singh Extradition from Moldova Discussed

    SP Bikram Brar presented the Chief Minister with a memento received from the Republic of Moldova during a meeting with Moldovan authorities related to the recent extradition of fugitive criminal Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam.

    According to the Punjab Police, Amritpal Singh was allegedly a key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang and was extradited from Moldova in Europe.

    CM Appreciates AGTF Operations

    Mann also appreciated the operational achievements of the Anti-Gangster Task Force and its officers, including DSP Rajan Parminder Singh and his operational team.

    The Chief Minister also conducted a pipping ceremony for DSP Sukhjit Singh, pinning the badges of rank on his shoulders. Sukhjit Singh was promoted from Inspector to DSP through an out-of-turn promotion in recognition of his outstanding work.

    Punjab Police said it remains focused on dismantling organised crime and drug networks through intelligence-led operations, coordination between agencies and sustained action against fugitives and their handlers.

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