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Emily Hung

Ramanjit Singh, a Hong Kong resident accused of masterminding a 2016 jailbreak in India, has been extradited back to his home country, the Post has learned.
Hong Kong police, without naming the 35-year-old, confirmed that a fugitive had been extradited to India on Thursday.
Interpol had put Singh, also known as Romi, on a global watch list after New Delhi accused him of jumping bail having orchestrated a jailbreak in the northern state of Punjab in November 2016, as well as a series of terrorist attacks and political killings in India.
A Hong Kong magistrate approved his extradition in 2022 but Singh filed a separate non-refoulement , or protection, claim in the High Court.
He also applied for a writ of habeas corpus in the High Court and argued that his confinement was illegal due to defects in the reasoning in approving the extradition request from the Indian government.
But his bid was rejected in 2023 as the judge found insufficient evidence New Delhi was pursuing him for either his religious beliefs or political views, or he would be subject to cruel and inhumane treatment as a result of his deportation.
Singh had been remanded in custody since February 2018 following accusations that he had taken part in a heist involving more than 450 million Japanese yen (US$3.1 million) in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Prosecutors dropped the robbery charge against Singh in June that year, saying there was no realistic prospect of a conviction.
Two months later, he was cleared in a separate case of handling HK$3 million (US$384,787) worth of stolen goods in March 2017.
He had remained behind bars since then pending extradition.


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Hong Kong resident Ramanjit Singh extradited to India over role in 2016 jailbreak

Interpol had put Ramanjit  Singh, also known as Romi, on a global watch list. Photo: Handout 

Hong Kong court denies bid by alleged jailbreaker Ramanjit Singh for immediate release

India has accused Ramanjit Singh of jumping bail after orchestrating a notorious jailbreak in Punjab in 2016 and taking part in a series of terrorist attacks and political killings. Photo: Handout

Ramanjit Singh is escorted by police to the High Court for a hearing in 2020. He has been remanded in custody since 2018 following accusations he took part in a robbery in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong court approves extradition of resident Ramanjit Singh to India for alleged role in notorious jailbreak

Ramanjit Singh, alias Romi. Photo: Handout

Ramanjit Singh is taken to court for a previous appearance. Photo: Edmond So

There was a heavy police presence for an earlier court appearance by “Romi”. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong resident Ramanjit Singh loses appeal bid on clarification of extradition charges under bilateral agreement

Ramanjit Singh is wanted in India over his alleged involvement in a notorious jailbreak five years ago. Photo: Handout

“Romi” Ramanjit Singh is escorted by the Correctional Services Department to the High Court in Admiralty. The Indian government appeals over his extradition case in a bid to commit him on more charges for trial in his home country. 25SEP20 SCMP / Edmond So

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Hong Kong police, without naming the 35-year-old, confirmed that a fugitive had been extradited to India


Hong Kong police, without naming the 35-year-old, confirmed that a fugitive had been extradited to India on Thursday.


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