Two Murder Suspects Deported from U.S. Arrested Upon Arrival in Amritsar

Amritsar police have arrested two individuals wanted in a murder case immediately upon their arrival in India after being deported from the United States. The suspects, identified as Sandeep Singh alias Sunny and Pradeep Singh, both residents of Rajpura in Patiala district, were among 116 deportees who landed at Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, Amritsar, aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft on February 15, 2025.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP Nanak Singh) confirmed their arrest on February 16, 2025, stating that the two accused had been absconding since 2023 after being implicated in a murder case. Their arrival in India, facilitated through U.S. deportation protocols, allowed authorities to apprehend them immediately upon landing.

Case Background and Legal Proceedings

Murder Case Details: The suspects were wanted in a 2023 murder case, and a non-bailable warrant had been issued against them.
Absconding to the U.S.: They allegedly fled to the United States soon after the crime, evading Indian law enforcement.
Deportation Process: The U.S. authorities identified them as illegal immigrants with pending criminal charges in India, leading to their forced repatriation.
Current Status: Following their arrest at Amritsar airport, they have been transferred to Patiala for further legal proceedings.

Mass Deportation from the U.S.: Context & Implications

The C-17 aircraft carrying 116 deportees reflects a larger trend of repatriation of illegal immigrants from the U.S. to India. The deportation comes as part of enhanced cooperation between U.S. and Indian immigration authorities, aimed at tackling unlawful migration and individuals with criminal records.

Key Points on the Deportation Process:

The U.S. has intensified efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, particularly those with criminal backgrounds or pending legal cases.
Cooperation between U.S. and Indian authorities has streamlined the extradition of individuals wanted in criminal investigations.
The arrival of deportees under close scrutiny by Indian agencies ensures that individuals facing legal action in India are immediately taken into custody.