US national, wanted Khalistan-linked activist arrested at Nepal border
Two men, including a wanted member of the pro-Khalistan outfit 'Waris Punjab De' and a United States national, were arrested while crossing from Nepal into India, police said on Thursday (July 23, 2026).
The arrests were made during a joint operation by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Uttar Pradesh Police at the Indo-Nepal International Border under the Rupaidiha police station area, according to Bahraich Superintendent of Police Vishwajeet Srivastava.
The accused were identified as Vikramjit Singh, wanted in connection with a 2023 case registered at the Ajnala police station in Punjab, and Manveer Singh Dhillon, a US national originally from Moga district in Punjab. Both were being sought by Punjab Police in separate cases.
Police said three other men were also arrested on Thursday for allegedly assisting the duo. The three Indian nationals are Suresh Kumar Pathak, Dilip Upadhyay, both residents of Rupaidiha town, and vehicle driver Rahul Kumar.
According to preliminary questioning, Vikramjit had been absconding for several days. Dhillon is suspected to have entered India via Nepal without a visa to avoid scrutiny by law enforcement agencies, Mr. Srivastava said.
The two were intercepted while entering Indian territory after crossing the Rupaidiha border post. Their identities and alleged links to the organisation were revealed during verification and questioning.
A case has been registered against all accused under relevant legal provisions at Rupaidiha police station, and they have been arrested. Officials from various security and intelligence agencies deployed at the border questioned the arrested persons.
