Deportation Drive Leads to Arrest of Murder Accused in Punjab

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In an ongoing deportation effort initiated by the United States government, a flight from the U.S. landed in India yesterday, marking the second round of deportations targeting Indian nationals living in the country in violation of immigration regulations. Among the deportees were two individuals, Sandeep and Pradeep, cousins from Patiala district’s Rajpura town, who have been accused in a high-profile murder case.

The two men are wanted by Indian authorities in connection with a brutal murder that occurred on June 26, 2023, in Rajpura. The case involves multiple criminal charges, including Sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempted murder), and 323 (causing hurt), among others. Investigators suspect that Sandeep and Pradeep fled India shortly after the incident and managed to establish themselves in the United States to evade legal proceedings.

In a dramatic turn of events, the deportation not only returned the accused individuals to India but also led to their immediate arrest. The Punjab Police had been tipped off about their arrival and stationed personnel outside the airport in anticipation. Upon landing, both were taken into custody and are now facing legal action in connection with the alleged murder.

This turn of events has captured widespread attention, raising questions about the international efforts to track fugitives and the intricacies of deportation processes in relation to ongoing criminal investigations. Authorities in both the U.S. and India continue to cooperate in handling similar cases of deported individuals with criminal backgrounds.


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