Karnal, June 12 -- The Haryana special task force (STF) in coordination with the central bureau of investigation (CBI), secured the extradition of Vainket Garg (29), a hardened criminal and a proclaimed offender involved in 34 criminal cases registered in Haryana and Chandigarh, from Georgia.

A red notice subject, Garg, a resident of Chandana colony of Naraingarh in Ambala, is the leader of a gang, comprising 53 members and allegedly affiliated with the Lawrence Bishnoi-led syndicate, STF and CBI officials said. A red notice is issued for fugitives wanted either for prosecution or to serve a sentence.

The gang, officials said, has been involved in murder, targeted killings, attempt to murder, extortion, organizsed crime and illegal use ...