Punjab, Haryana gangsters arrested in Angola in cross-border operation
Punjab Police sources identify arrested persons as Varinder alias Joban Saidoke (also known as Virender alias Joban Sadhok) and Manjot
In a rare international operation, Punjab and Haryana Police, in coordination with central intelligence agencies, have arrested two wanted gangsters from the African nation of Angola.
Punjab Police sources identified the arrested persons as Varinder alias Joban Saidoke (also known as Virender alias Joban Sadhok) and Manjot. Varinder, a key criminal operative from Punjab, was wanted in connection with four sensational murder cases, while Manjot was facing multiple criminal cases in Haryana.
Varinder Singh (left) and Manjot.
According to police sources, the duo was apprehended around July 18 following intensive intelligence gathering and cross-border coordination. Indian authorities have initiated the extradition process to bring them back to face legal proceedings.
This operation is part of a broader global crackdown on wanted criminals linked to organised crime networks operating in Punjab and Haryana.
Officials described the arrests as a “major breakthrough” that demonstrates the growing reach of Indian agencies in pursuing fugitives with the support of international partners.
