Punjab Police Officer Arrested for Extorting Rs 4 Crore, Wanted by US

A Punjab police officer, Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, has been arrested on charges of extortion and racketeering. The arrest comes after US authorities requested his extradition for allegedly extorting Rs 4 crore (about $480,000) from a family. Nagra, who served in the Punjab Police, is accused of using his position to threaten and demand money from the victim family. The case came to light when the family filed a complaint, leading to an investigation by Indian authorities. The US had issued a warrant for his arrest under racketeering charges, and Indian police acted on it. Nagra was taken into custody and is expected to face legal proceedings both in India and potentially extradition to the US. The Punjab Police have stated they are cooperating with investigations. This case highlights the issue of corruption within law enforcement and the international cooperation to bring offenders to justice. The exact details of the extortion scheme have not been fully disclosed, but authorities believe Nagra targeted the family over several months. The arrest was made after a coordinated effort between Indian and US agencies. Further investigations are ongoing.