Gangster Goldy Brar who claimed responsibility for the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala on behalf of Lawrence Bishnoi gang last year has been included in the list of Canada’s 25 most wanted fugitives. Canadian High Commission in New Delhi, issued a press release in which it said that Brar is the subject of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) investigation into the allegations originating from India. The release further read that the offences committed in India were very serious in nature and merited the interest of Canadian police as the fugitive is believed to be in Canada only.
The announcement of the names of the 25 fugitives, including Brar, was made at an event marking the fifth anniversary in Toronto of the Bolo (Be On the Look Out) programme, which leverages social media, technology, and innovative engagement to encourage citizens to be on the lookout for Canada’s most wanted.
Brar's case is under investigation at the moment, however he hasn't been charged with any criminal offences. He is considered a threat to public safety. An Interpol red notice was issued last year against him. He is wanted for murder, criminal conspiracy, supply of illegal firearms, and attempt to murder in India. The alert described him as Satinderjeet Singh, a 29-year-old male born in Punjab's Shri Muktsar Sahib. He was described as being 1.75 metres tall and weighing 100 kilograms. Apart from him, one other non-Canadian national is on the list.
Interpol notices are international requests for cooperation or alerts allowing police in the member countries to share critical crime-related information. In the case of Red Notices, the persons concerned are wanted by national jurisdictions for prosecution or to serve a sentence based on an arrest warrant or court decision. In Canada, an Interpol Red Notice does not provide the police the authority to arrest someone. An individual may only be arrested if reasonable probable grounds exist against him proving that the individual has indeed committed a crime in Canada, or if a Canadian arrest warrant has been issued.