Jalandhar Rural police arrest notorious criminal Amritpal Amba under NDPS Act

In a significant breakthrough, Jalandhar Rural police apprehended Amritpal Singh alias Amba, a notorious criminal involved in multiple heinous cases, including drug trafficking, armed robbery, and attempted murder. The arrest was made during a special operation in Phillaur, under the NDPS Act.

The operation, led by Inspector Sanjiv Kapur and DSP Phillaur Sarwan Singh Bal, was part of a district-wide campaign to eliminate drug trafficking and criminal activities. Amritpal Singh had been evading arrest for over five years by frequently changing his identity and location.

With 15 criminal cases registered against him, Amritpal Singh posed a significant threat to public safety. His involvement in drug smuggling, cross-firing incidents, and other violent crimes had made him a proclaimed offender (PO) in five cases.

SSP Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh stated that Amritpal Singh’s arrest is a significant achievement in dismantling organised crime and eliminating drug trafficking networks in the district. The accused is currently under police remand, and interrogation is ongoing to uncover his associates and dismantle the broader criminal network linked to him.