Overview

• Parminder Singh, also known as Nirmal Singh or Pindi, is wanted by Punjab Police for extortion, UAPA-linked fundraising for terrorist acts, attempt to murder, and criminal intimidation.
• He returned to India on 26 September 2025, escorted by a Punjab Police team following coordination by the CBI’s International Police Cooperation Unit with the MEA, MHA and NCB‑Abu Dhabi.
• An Interpol Red Notice was issued on 13 June 2025 at the request of Punjab Police, after which UAE authorities arrested him and approved extradition.
• The CBI functions as India’s Interpol National Central Bureau and coordinates domestic agencies via the BHARATPOL platform for international assistance.
• According to officials, more than 130 wanted individuals have been repatriated in recent years through these channels, as India also secured election to Interpol’s Asian Committee for 2025–29.