Gangster Nishan associate held in Batala extortion case: Punjab DGP

The North News

Chandigarh, November 27

Punjab’s Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, on Thursday said that Batala Police have arrested Kawaljit Singh, a key associate of gangster Nishan Joriyan, in what he described as a major breakthrough against organised crime. Police recovered a weapon from Kawaljit Singh, who is accused of opening fire at a shop in Batala along with an accomplice after demanding ₹2 crore in extortion in Joriyan’s name, he added.

Investigators are now working to establish the wider network behind the plot, including forward and backward linkages and the handlers directing the extortion attempt, the DGP further said.

The Punjab Police said it remains committed to tackling organised crime and ensuring public safety across the state.