Ludhiana, May 2 -- A 34-year-old man from Samrala was deported from Australia following the expiry of his visa and his arrest in Sydney in a drugs case after narcotics were allegedly recovered from him by authorities.

Ranjit Singh of Mushkabad village reached home on Thursday night after being brought back to Punjab, police said, adding that they are also probing other circumstances linked to his deportation.

Deputy superintendent of police, Samrala, Pritpal Singh Sandhu said Ranjit Singh had gone to Sydney in 2014 on a study visa after completing his Bachelor of Arts degree. Police said his visa was initially valid for two years and was extended from time to time before expiring in August 2025. Ranjit Singh allegedly told authorities t...