Who is Joginder Gyong? Indian fugitive deported from the Philippines after high-stakes manhunt

Manila: Authorities here have deported Joginder Gyong, a 41-year-old Indian fugitive and suspected terror kingpin, following his capture in Bacolod City, central Philippines.

Gyong was held in a high-security facility in the Philippines before being flown to Bangkok and then to the Indian capital, where he was immediately arrested upon arrival, according to Indian media.

His arrest came after months of surveillance by the Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) in coordination with Indian authorities.

Upon landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, Gyong was immediately taken into custody by the Delhi Police Special Cell.

His deportation marks the culmination of a lengthy intelligence operation involving Delhi and Haryana Police, central agencies, and Interpol.

Who is Joginder Gyong?

Criminal allegations & gang ties

Wanted in Haryana: Gyong faces charges of criminal conspiracy and murder in a case registered at Panipat City Police Station, according to the The Statesman.

Key gang operative: He was a high-ranking member of the Kaushal Chaudhary gang and had close ties to designated terrorist Arsh Dalla and fugitive gangster Lucky Patial, both linked to the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF).

International fugitive, Interpol 'Red Notice': After fleeing India, Gyong hid in the Philippines under a fake identity to evade arrest. His name was added to Interpol’s Red Notice list, designating him a high-profile international fugitive, according to NDTV.

Gyong could shed light on nexus between terror networks and organised crime syndicates

Motive for alleged crimes

Gyong is accused of orchestrating a revenge killing, targeting an individual he suspected of leaking information about his brother, Surender Gyong, to authorities. Surender was killed in a police encounter, allegedly pushing Joginder to seek retribution.

High-risk deportation

Indian agencies feared that Khalistan-linked groups might attempt to intervene in Gyong’s deportation. He was immediately arrested upon arrival in New Delhi, as per the Times of India.

With his return to India, authorities expect his interrogation to shed light on deeper connections between terror networks and organised crime syndicates, further unraveling the terror-crime nexus operating across borders.