Smuggler wanted in 8 criminal cases nabbed from Moga

Jalandhar Rural Police have arrested a proclaimed offender involved in heinous crimes, including smuggling and dacoity. He was wanted in eight criminal cases. The arrest was made by Lohian police from Moga during a special operation aimed at nabbing long-time fugitives.

The arrested accused has been identified as Gurjant Singh, alias Janta, a resident of Bowewala village of Moga. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said a special operation against proclaimed offenders had been under way across all subdivisions of Jalandhar rural.

This operation, under the supervision of gazetted officers, is aimed at apprehending fugitives involved in serious criminal activities. As part of this drive, the police team, led by SHO Lohian police station and operating under the supervision of DSP Shahkot Onkar Singh Brar arrested the accused from Moga after conducting multiple raids.

Gurjant Singh was reportedly involved in several heinous crimes, including cases registered at Lohian and Dharamkot police stations. At Lohian, he was wanted in cases registered in 2018, 2020 and under the NDPS Act.

He also had cases registered against him at Dharamkot police station, Moga, related to theft, narcotics smuggling and violations under the NDPS Act. The accused would be produced in the local court and the police would seek his remand for further investigation, said SSP Khakh.