NCB arrests PO evading arrest since 2016 in a narcotics case
Singh, a resident of Sirsa, Haryana, was wanted in NCB Chandigarh Zonal FIR of 2015, which involved the seizure of 36.15 kg opium.
An official of NCB, Chandigarh, said that he was declared a proclaimed offender nearly a decade ago, but he managed to stay away from the radar by repeatedly changing his identity and location.
As per sources, he reinvented himself as a Punjabi singer, gaining wide popularity on social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram under the stage name Baaz Sran. His music career flourished, with several videos amassing millions of views, even as he remained on the NCB's wanted list.
The official said that in May 2025, the NCB launched a renewed manhunt, publishing Singh's details in newspapers and offering a Rs 50,000 reward for credible information leading to his arrest.
Sources said that a person from Haryana identified Singh, following the advertisement against him in the newspaper, and informed the NCB.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs received afterward, the NCB apprehended him on August 6, 2025.
According to officials, Singh's arrest is being seen as a significant milestone in the agency's campaign against long-standing narcotic networks. His public life as a social media celebrity is now under scrutiny to determine whether it served as a front for drug-related activities or money laundering.
NCB officials are also investigating how Singh managed to bypass digital verification systems to build a public persona while being on the run.
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