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Navpreet Singh deported from Türkiye to India for drug trafficking
Navpreet Singh, an alleged international narcotics kingpin, has been deported from Türkiye to India. Singh had reportedly obtained Turkish citizenship using the false identity 'Navab Virk' to facilitate the smuggling of heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan to India.
Following his arrival, a Delhi court at Rouse Avenue granted the Delhi Police 10 days of custody for investigation. Authorities stated that Singh is a central figure in a network that includes several other accused individuals. The investigation is expected to expand across multiple Indian states, including Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the deportation as a 'historic milestone' and reaffirmed the government's commitment to dismantling all narco-cartels by December 2029. Singh was previously declared a proclaimed offender in 2022 and has been linked to a major 2021 narcotics case involving the seizure of 355.5 kg of heroin.
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Amit Shah · Delhi Police · Government of India · Navab Virk · Navpreet Singh · Rouse Avenue Court · Türkiye
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Singh was linked to a 2021 case involving the recovery of approximately 355.5 kg of heroin. bhaskarlive.in · munsifdaily.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police intend to take Singh to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab for investigation. kalingatv.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Singh inflicted self-injury upon himself immediately after arriving at the airport. kalingatv.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Navpreet Singh obtained Turkish citizenship using the fake identity 'Navab Virk'. www.aajtak.in · bhaskarlive.in · munsifdaily.com · kalingatv.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [● 6 SOURCES] The court granted 10 days of police custody to Navpreet Singh. bhaskarlive.in · munsifdaily.com · kalingatv.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Modi government aims to eliminate every narco-cartel by December 2029. www.aajtak.in · hindi.webdunia.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · odishabytes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Singh allegedly facilitated the trafficking of heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan to India. www.aajtak.in · bhaskarlive.in · munsifdaily.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the deportation of Navpreet Singh as a 'historic milestone'. www.aajtak.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · odishabytes.com