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NIA arrests Hizb-ul-Mujahideen linked narco terrorist after extradition from Portugal

The National Investigation Agency arrested an alleged narco-terrorist, identified as Iqbal Singh alias Shera, following his extradition from Portugal on May 13, 2026. Investigators stated that the extradition was achieved through sustained diplomatic and legal efforts involving the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Union Home Ministry.

State

Multiple States

First reported

May 2026

Accused role

Alleged mastermind and handler of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen narco-terror module

Agencies involved

National Investigation Agency, Central Bureau of Investigation, Ministry of External Affairs, Union Home Ministry, Punjab Police

Arrests

Extradited and arrested upon arrival in India on May 13, 2026

Recoveries mentioned

Rs 29 lakhs and Rs 32 lakhs in alleged drug proceeds

Status

Taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency and produced in court

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

Authorities alleged that the accused was a mastermind and key handler in a major Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terror-financing case. According to the investigation, he operated an India-based network that smuggled heroin from Pakistan into Punjab, distributed the drugs, and channelled the proceeds through hawala networks to support terror activities.

The case originated from an initial probe by the Punjab Police following the arrest of an overground worker, from whom authorities recovered Rs 29 lakhs in alleged drug proceeds. Subsequent police actions led to the recovery of another Rs 32 lakhs from other members of the gang before the National Investigation Agency took over the case and pursued the fugitive.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the exact judicial remand duration or the subsequent trial proceedings following the court appearance.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The accused was successfully extradited from Portugal to India, taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency upon arrival at Delhi Airport on May 13, 2026, and subsequently produced before the Patiala House Court in New Delhi.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

The case involves cross-border security threats and terror financing affecting public safety and national security in India, particularly in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

2020The accused allegedly absconded to Portugal.

October 2020A non-bailable warrant was issued against the accused by the National Investigation Agency in the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Narco-Terror Module case.

June 2021An Interpol notice was issued against the fugitive.

May 13, 2026The accused was successfully extradited from Portugal, brought to Delhi Airport, taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency, and presented before the Patiala House Court in New Delhi.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Smuggling heroin across the border from Pakistan into Punjab through an India-based network
Coordinating the trafficking and distribution of the smuggled narcotics within Punjab
Collecting the proceeds generated from the sale of the drugs
Channelising the drug proceeds through hawala networks to Pakistan- and Kashmir-based operatives of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen to fund terror activities

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Sources and further reading

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