STOCKTON, Calif. (Diya TV) — Authorities in California have arrested eight men originally from India alleged to be connected with a violent gang led by Pavittar Singh, a fugitive wanted for murder in India and currently seeking asylum in the United States. The group faces serious charges, including kidnapping, torture, and conspiracy.
Law enforcement agencies say the gang has been linked to multiple violent incidents, including sword fights and shootings at Sikh temples and parades across California. This crackdown comes as part of the FBI’s Summer Heat initiative, a national campaign targeting gang violence and organized crime.
The arrests took place Friday following a coordinated investigation led by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, with support from federal and local agencies. Officials seized handguns, an assault rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and $15,000 in cash during the operation…