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Punjab police inspector arrested in extortion case tied to AAP worker's murder

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Punjab Police have arrested inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, a former station house officer (SHO) of Tanda, on charges of extortion and corruption. The arrest is linked to a case involving a family based in the United States. Nagra is accused of extorting Rs 16 lakh from the US-based family. The US Justice Department is seeking his extradition on charges of conspiracy to commit extortion. The case is also connected to the murder of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) worker. The Punjab Police have not disclosed further details about the murder investigation. Nagra was arrested after a probe into the extortion complaint. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to address corruption within the police force. The US authorities have been cooperating with Indian agencies in the extradition process. Further investigation is underway to uncover the full extent of the alleged crimes. Nagra was produced in court and has been remanded to police custody. The case has drawn attention due to the involvement of a foreign family and the link to a political worker's murder.

Sources: Times of India
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