FBI places Indian man Amritpal Singh on Most Wanted list for drug trafficking

Singh is accused of participating in a conspiracy to traffic both cocaine and methamphetamine as part of the organised criminal network. Indian national Amritpal Singh has been placed on the US Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Most Wanted list in connection with an alleged international drug trafficking network that investigators say operated across the US, Canada and Mexico.Amritpal Singh is wanted for his alleged involvement with the Ravinder Dhanda organised crime group. (X@FBI)Amritpal Singh is wanted for his alleged involvement with the Ravinder Dhanda organised crime group, a Vancouver-based transnational criminal network that is under investigation for large-scale narcotics trafficking, according to the FBI.Also read | FBI puts Bhagwanpuria gang operative Nitish Kaushal on most wanted listAlleged links to cocaine, methamphetamine traffickingThe agency alleged that the crime group moved significant quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine on behalf of drug trafficking organisations operating across North America.Amritpal Singh is reportedly accused of participating in a conspiracy to traffic both cocaine and methamphetamine as part of the organised criminal network.Operation Hardball targets Ravinder Dhanda crime groupAmritpal Singh's inclusion on the FBI's Most Wanted list comes as authorities continue Operation Hardball, an investigation focused on dismantling the alleged drug trafficking activities of the Ravinder Dhanda gang across North America.Also read | Operation Hard Ball: FBI arrests Punjab-origin trafficker under transnational drug crackdownThe FBI said a federal arrest warrant against Singh was issued by a court in Los Angeles on June 23.FBI releases photograph, seeks public assistanceThe bureau has not disclosed Singh's current whereabouts.The FBI identified him as an Indian national born on January 7, 1996, and released a photograph taken in 2024 to assist in identifying him.Also read | Who is Elaine Angene Escoe? Woman on FBI's ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list over $32M COVID relief fraud arrestedAuthorities have urged members of the public to immediately provide any information about Singh's location. The investigation is being led by the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreCocaineGet the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.