Punjab Police on Monday produced deported gangster Jobanjit Singh alias Billa before a court at Baba Bakala after securing his return from Indonesia under Operation Nomad Hunt. According to police, the court remanded the Arjan Manga village resident to eight days of police custody for further interrogation regarding his alleged criminal network and past offenses.
Deportation and Arrest Details Under Operation Nomad Hunt
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), working with assistance from central agencies, secured the return of Jobanjit Singh alias Billa to India. Police stated that the accused was arrested on July 20 at the Jakarta International Airport on the basis of an Interpol Red Corner Notice. Following the completion of legal formalities in Indonesia, authorities flew him to Mumbai and subsequently brought him to Punjab on transit remand. Prior to his capture, the Punjab Government had announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for information leading to Billa’s arrest.
Criminal Charges and Forged Passport Investigation
Billa had been absconding for several months and was wanted in more than a dozen criminal cases. According to law enforcement, those pending matters include four murder cases, attempt to murder, extortion, offences under the Arms Act, and organised crime-related charges. Investigators also discovered that the accused allegedly obtained a passport using forged documents linked to an address in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Police are actively identifying gang members based in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh who allegedly helped prepare the forged passport. Using that document, he is suspected to have fled India in early 2025. During his time abroad, he reportedly changed hideouts in several nations before landing in Indonesia.
Custodial Interrogation and Expected Next Steps
Senior officers stated that the ongoing custodial interrogation would focus heavily on uncovering the operational details of Billa’s gang network. Police are also examining his alleged links to various criminal incidents in Punjab, including a reported firing incident at Homeland Heights Society in Amritsar.
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