Wanted ‘Waris Punjab De’ member, U.S. national nabbed while entering India from Nepal
Indian authorities arrested a wanted member of the 'Waris Punjab De' organization and a U.S. national while they were attempting to enter India illegally from Nepal. Three additional individuals were also taken into custody for allegedly facilitating the border crossing.
Why it matters
The arrest involves a high-profile separatist group and highlights ongoing security concerns regarding illegal border crossings and international links to domestic political unrest.
“A wanted member of pro-Khalistan outfit 'Waris Punjab De' and a U.S. national linked to the organisation were arrested while entering India from Nepal ,” police said.
Bahraich Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishwajeet Srivastava said on Thursday (July 23, 2026), that a joint operation by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Uttar Pradesh Police was carried out at the Indo-Nepal International Border under the Rupaidiha police station area.
The accused were identified as Vikramjit Singh, who is wanted in connection with a 2023 case registered at the Ajnala police station in Punjab , and U.S. national Manveer Singh Dhillon, a native of Moga district in Punjab.
“Three other men were also arrested on Thursday (July 23, 2026), for allegedly helping them in the act,” police said. Punjab Police was looking for both men in separate cases, the SP said.
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