Global Manhunt Ends: Mother Accused of Son's Murder Apprehended in India

In a significant breakthrough for international law enforcement, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, the woman accused in the tragic 2021 murder of her 6-year-old son, Noah Rodriguez, has been apprehended in India. The arrest, executed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in close coordination with Indian authorities including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police, marks the culmination of a multi-year global manhunt.

The harrowing case originated in Queens, New York, in March 2021, when young Noah Rodriguez was discovered deceased in a duffel bag within his mother's apartment.

Authorities revealed that the child had been subjected to severe physical abuse, leading to his death. Following the grim discovery, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh initially claimed that her son had been abducted by unknown assailants. However, investigators quickly found inconsistencies in her account, and evidence mounted against her, leading to charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter, child abandonment, and concealment of a human corpse.

Shortly after the alleged crime, Rodriguez-Singh, along with her husband, Sham Singh, fled the United States, evading justice for over two years.

The couple reportedly made their way to India, where they had been living under the radar. The FBI meticulously tracked her movements, eventually pinpointing her location in Delhi, which facilitated the precise operation for her capture.

The successful apprehension underscores the robust collaboration between American and Indian investigative agencies.

Indian law enforcement played a crucial role, providing on-ground intelligence and logistical support necessary for the complex international arrest. While Cindy Rodriguez-Singh faces severe charges related to her son's death, her husband, Sham Singh, was also apprehended by Indian authorities, though on separate charges pertaining to visa violations, not directly linked to Noah's murder at this stage.

Cindy Rodriguez-Singh is currently in custody and is expected to undergo extradition proceedings to be brought back to the United States.

Her return will allow her to finally face the charges in New York, offering a step towards justice for Noah and his devastated family. This development closes a painful chapter for investigators and brings a measure of accountability in a case that deeply shocked communities both in the US and globally.