NIA Arrests Key Narco-Terrorist Iqbal Singh After Extradition from Portugal
Anti-Terror Agency Arrests Narco-Terrorist In Delhi After Extradition From Portugal
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Iqbal Singh, a wanted narco-terrorist, in Delhi after his extradition from Portugal. Singh, a key figure in the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terror financing case, was involved in smuggling heroin from Pakistan and funding terror activities in India.
- 01Iqbal Singh, alias Shera, was extradited from Portugal after being a fugitive since 2020.
- 02He is considered the mastermind of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen narco-terror financing case.
- 03The NIA's efforts led to his arrest at Delhi airport, marking a significant breakthrough.
- 04Shera coordinated heroin trafficking from Pakistan and funded terror operations in Kashmir.
- 05The case was initially registered by Punjab Police after the arrest of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen associate.
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On Wednesday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Iqbal Singh, also known as Shera, at Delhi airport following his extradition from Portugal. Singh, who had been absconding since 2020, is linked to a significant Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) narco-terror financing case. The NIA described the extradition as a major breakthrough in combating narco-terrorism and cross-border terror networks supported by Pakistan. Singh was identified as a key conspirator in smuggling heroin from Pakistan into India and was responsible for routing drug proceeds to fund terror activities. He had formed a gang to facilitate narcotics trafficking and maintain connections with HM operatives in Pakistan. The case began with the arrest of Hilal Ahmed Shergojri, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen associate, leading to the recovery of ₹61 lakh (approximately $73,000 USD) in drug proceeds. The NIA is continuing its investigation into the broader network.
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The arrest of Iqbal Singh could disrupt narcotics trafficking and terror financing operations in India, enhancing security in regions affected by such activities.
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