Alleged Narco-Terrorist Extradited from Portugal to India
Alleged narco-terrorist extradited from Portugal; NIA takes custody
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Iqbal Singh, an alleged narco-terrorist and key conspirator in a drug smuggling operation linked to Pakistan, has been extradited from Portugal to India. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested him at Delhi airport, marking a significant step in combating cross-border terrorism.
- 01Iqbal Singh, also known as Shera, is accused of masterminding a narco-terror module smuggling heroin from Pakistan.
- 02He was extradited from Portugal and arrested by the NIA upon arrival in India.
- 03Singh allegedly coordinated drug trafficking and funneled proceeds to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorist group.
- 04A non-bailable warrant was issued against him in October 2020, followed by an Interpol red notice in June 2021.
- 05The case began with the arrest of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen operative, leading to the recovery of ₹29 lakh in drug proceeds.
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Iqbal Singh, also known as Shera, an alleged narco-terrorist, has been extradited from Portugal to India and taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Singh is a key conspirator in a narco-terror module that smuggles heroin from Pakistan into India. He was arrested at the Delhi airport after absconding to Portugal in 2020. The NIA stated that his extradition is a significant boost in their efforts against Pakistan-backed narco and cross-border terrorism. Originally from Amritsar, Punjab, Singh is accused of masterminding a conspiracy to smuggle narcotics and maintain connections with operatives of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist group. A non-bailable warrant was issued against him in October 2020, which led to an Interpol red notice in June 2021. The investigation began with the arrest of an HM operative, leading to the recovery of ₹29 lakh (approximately $35,000 USD) in alleged drug proceeds.
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The extradition of Iqbal Singh strengthens India's efforts to combat narco-terrorism, potentially reducing drug trafficking and related violence in Punjab.
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