India secures deportation of Sonu Barnala in Punjab VHP leader's murder case

Sonu Barnala, the accused in the murder case of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar, has been deported to India and arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Barnala was a fugitive in connection with the high-profile killing that shocked Punjab.

Vikas Prabhakar, the VHP leader, was shot dead in Rupnagar, Punjab in April 2024. The case drew significant attention due to the victim's prominence in the organization. Barnala's deportation represents a major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder.

The NIA has taken custody of Barnala following his arrival in India. The development marks progress in the law enforcement agencies' efforts to bring the accused to justice in the case.