Wanted In Nearly 20 Cases, Punjab Gangster Amritpal Bath Held In Canada; Extradition Underway

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Last Updated:October 26, 2026, 23:47 IST

Surendra Lamba, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Tarn Taran, confirmed Bath’s detention and said the process to facilitate his return had begun.

Bath, also known as Harpreet Singh, is categorised as an A-category gangster by Punjab Police. (File image)

Punjab gangster Amritpal Singh Bath, who is wanted in nearly 20 criminal cases in the state, has been detained by Canadian police, with Punjab Police beginning the documentation process to bring him back to India.

Surendra Lamba, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Tarn Taran, confirmed Bath’s detention and said the process to facilitate his return had begun. Once he is brought to India, the relevant security and investigating agencies are expected to initiate further legal proceedings and question him.

Bath, also known as Harpreet Singh, is categorised as an A-category gangster by Punjab Police.

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October 26, 2026, 23:47 IST

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