Mastermind Behind 2016 Nabha Jailbreak Extradited to India

Ramanjit Singh, the mastermind behind the 2016 Nabha jailbreak, was extradited from Hong Kong to Punjab. Singh, who coordinated the jailbreak with logistical support, was remanded to two-week judicial custody after appearing in court. He had been in Hong Kong's judicial custody since 2018 following a robbery accusation.

The mastermind behind the 2016 Nabha jailbreak, Ramanjit Singh, was brought to Punjab early Friday after his extradition by authorities in Hong Kong. Singh was produced before a court, which remanded him to two-week judicial custody.

Ramanjit Singh, also known as Romi, was arrested on Thursday after an operation coordinated by the CBI and the Punjab Police. He was taken to Nabha in Punjab's Patiala district, where his medical examination was conducted at the civil hospital before being remanded.

Officials revealed that Romi was the key conspirator in the Nabha jailbreak incident, which saw six hardcore criminals escape. The CBI had issued a Red Notice against him through INTERPOL in March 2017 at the request of the Punjab Police. Extradition proceedings against Singh began in 2018, following his arrest in Hong Kong for a robbery case that same year.

(With inputs from agencies.)