Punjab Gangster Amritpal Bath Detained in Canada After Red Corner Noticeਰੈੱਡ ਕਾਰਨਰ ਨੋਟਿਸ ਮਗਰੋਂ ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਪਾਲ ਬਾਠ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਿਰਾਸਤ ਵਿੱਚ

Punjab Police have announced that Amritpal Singh Bath, a Category-A gangster also known as Harpreet Singh, has been detained in Canada following a Red Corner Notice. Tarn Taran Police, announcing the detention on Monday, 26 October 2026, said extradition proceedings to bring him back to Punjab are under way. News9 reported that Punjab Police have confirmed the development and are coordinating with central agencies on the legal formalities.

What have Punjab Police said?

In its announcement, Tarn Taran Police described the detention as a major breakthrough in the force's anti-gangster campaign, Gangstran Te Vaar. The police statement said Bath was detained following a Red Corner Notice, the Interpol alert issued at the request of Indian law enforcement that asks police forces worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a wanted person pending extradition. The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) is the Punjab Police unit that leads operations against gangsters operating from abroad, and Bath's case was announced as part of that campaign.

What cases is Bath wanted in?

According to News9, Bath is wanted in nearly 20 criminal cases, with allegations that include murder, attempted murder, extortion and drug trafficking. He has also been reported to have alleged links with the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF). These are allegations recorded by police and in reporting; they have not been decided by a court, and Bath will face trial on his return if extradition is granted. An earlier report on October 23 had claimed an arrest near the Surrey border in British Columbia, but said at the time that the details could not be independently confirmed; the confirmation came with the Punjab Police announcement on October 26.

What happens next?

Detention on a Red Corner Notice is the first step, not the last. India must now pursue formal extradition through Canadian courts, a process in which the evidence in the Punjab cases is placed before a Canadian judge and the person sought can contest the request. Punjab Police say they are coordinating with central agencies, which handle the diplomatic and legal channels for extradition. No date for Bath's return has been announced, and Canadian authorities had not issued a separate public statement on the detention at the time of publication.

Why does this matter for Punjab?

Punjab Police have repeatedly said that a large share of extortion calls and targeted attacks in the state are directed by gangsters based overseas, particularly in Canada, who use local associates to carry out crimes while staying beyond the reach of state police. Detentions abroad, followed by extradition, are the force's main route to breaking that model. Bath's detention follows a series of similar actions against Punjab-linked fugitives in other countries this year, and police present each return as a step in dismantling the foreign-based networks behind extortion and violence in Punjab.

Who is Amritpal Singh Bath?

He is a Punjab gangster whom police classify as Category-A, their highest category for wanted gangsters. He is also known as Harpreet Singh, and police say he has been detained in Canada on a Red Corner Notice.

What is a Red Corner Notice?

It is an Interpol alert, issued at a member country's request, asking police worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a wanted person with a view to extradition.

Has Bath been convicted of the cases against him?

No conviction has been reported. The cases against him are allegations that will be tested in court if he is extradited to India.