Chandigarh: Haryana Police has intensified its crackdown on organised crime networks operating from abroad, with the state’s Special Task Force (STF) bringing 27 wanted gangsters and criminals back to India through deportation and extradition, Director General of Police Ajay Singhal, a 1992-batch IPS officer of the Haryana cadre, said.
According to the police, seven criminals were brought back in 2025 and 14 have been deported or extradited so far in 2026. The figures were shared as the STF continued its efforts to track wanted criminals operating from foreign locations and disrupt their networks in India.
Singhal said, “Haryana STF has successfully brought back 27 gangsters from abroad through deportation/extradition.”
12 More Gangsters Detained Abroad
Haryana Police has also facilitated the detention of 12 gangsters in foreign countries, with their deportation or extradition proceedings currently underway.
The STF is using both human and technical intelligence to track fugitives, including information about their locations, travel histories and movements.
Investigative tools being used include:
- Analysis of fake passports and identities.
- Examination of biometric and fingerprint records.
- Human intelligence and technical intelligence.
- Tracking of financial and banking transactions.
- Monitoring cryptocurrency and USDT channels linked to criminal networks.
The police said these measures are being used to identify fugitives and trace their connections with wider organised crime networks.
144 LOCs, 54 Red Corner Notices Issued
Inspector General of Police B. Satheesh Balan said Haryana Police has used multiple international and legal mechanisms to pursue criminals hiding overseas.
Since August 2023, the force has:
- Issued or initiated 144 Look-Out Circulars (LOCs).
- Issued 54 Red Corner Notices (RCNs).
- Made 53 Interpol references.
- Revoked 93 passports.
- Sent 9 Provisional Arrest Requests.
- Sent 16 Extradition Requests.
A proposal is also under consideration to announce a US$10,000 reward each for information leading to the arrest of four wanted criminals based abroad.
August Deportation From UAE
On August 4, Haryana STF secured the deportation of an active wanted criminal from the UAE. The operation was reported as the STF’s 13th successful deportation in 2026 at that point.
In that case, Gaurav Gadoli, described by Haryana STF as an active member of the Kaushal-Bambiha gang, was arrested after being deported from the UAE. Police said he was wanted in multiple cases, including extortion, criminal conspiracy and offences under the Arms Act.
Focus on Financial and Inter-State Networks
The STF is also tracing financial transactions, bank accounts and cryptocurrency channels allegedly connected with criminal networks to identify and disrupt the flow of illicit funds.
Haryana Police has established coordination mechanisms with police forces in Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh to pursue gangsters, shooters, arms suppliers, financiers and other associates operating across state borders.
The police said the crackdown is focused not only on fugitives abroad but also on the wider networks supporting organised crime within India.
