Sidhu Moose Wala Shooter Shifted to Silchar Central Jail from Bathinda

Silchar is set to house one of India’s most notorious gangsters. Jagdeep Singh, alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, a key figure in organised crime and drug trafficking, has been transferred to the Central Jail in Silchar, Assam, under strict legal provisions.

Bhagwanpuria, originally lodged in Punjab’s Bathinda Jail, was moved to Silchar under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, 1988. He has been linked to 128 criminal cases, including high-profile murders, extortion, arms smuggling, and multiple offences under the NDPS Act since 2012.

Among his most infamous crimes is his alleged involvement in the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. His criminal network extends across states, facilitating the illegal trade of heroin, opium, psychotropic substances, and weapons.

Authorities decided to shift Bhagwanpuria following reports of him using smuggled mobile phones to continue running his operations from within jail. His loyal network of associates remained active under his command, raising concerns about security risks in Punjab. This led to the decision to move him to a high-security facility in Silchar.

Bhagwanpuria, is a former kabaddi player who transitioned into a life of organised crime in Punjab. He has amassed over 65 criminal cases against him, encompassing charges such as murder, attempted murder, robbery, and violations of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

Notably, Bhagwanpuria has been implicated in the high-profile murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Despite his incarceration since 2015, he has continued to exert influence over his criminal network, allegedly orchestrating extortion and other illicit activities from within prison confines.

The PITNDPS Act, 1988, is a preventive detention law aimed at curbing the organised trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances. It empowers authorities to detain individuals suspected of being involved in illicit drug trade without formal charges for up to two years, subject to review. The law is designed to break the operational chain of drug syndicates and prevent them from continuing their illegal activities.