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Deportation of wanted gangster Afridi secured after 10-month international manhunt: Punjab DGP

Deportation of wanted gangster Afridi secured after 10-month international manhunt: Punjab DGP

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Punjab Police, aided by central agencies, the Anti‑Gangster Task Force and the Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell, secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia after a ten‑month international manhunt. He was taken into custody during the night of November 7‑8 by state police at Delhi. Afridi, also identified as Gurwinder Singh, is wanted in more than 30 criminal cases and faced a ₹5 lakh reward. Authorities accuse him of directing targeted killings, extortion‑related firing incidents and running organised criminal networks while operating from abroad.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said the Punjab government had announced a reward of ₹5 lakh for information leading to his arrest

    — The Hindu

  • center · 2 outlets

    Chandigarh: Punjab Police, with the support of central agencies, has secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia following a 10-month international manhunt. He was taken into custody during the intervening night of November 7-8 by the state police at the Delhi…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 1 outlet

    In a remarkable operation, Punjab Police has successfully extradited gangster Gurwinder Singh, known as Afridi, from Ethiopia after an extensive manhunt. Wanted for over 30 criminal cases, Afridi eluded capture using a fake passport. This international endeavor showcases the dedication of law…

    — The Economic Times

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Chandigarh: Punjab Police, with the support of central agencies, has secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia following a 10-month international manhunt. He was taken into custody during the intervening night of November 7-8 by the state police at the Delhi…

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  3. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Deportation of wanted gangster Afridi secured after 10-month international manhunt

    In a remarkable operation, Punjab Police has successfully extradited gangster Gurwinder Singh, known as Afridi, from Ethiopia after an extensive manhunt. Wanted for over 30 criminal cases, Afridi eluded capture using a fake passport. This international endeavor showcases the dedication of law…

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  5. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Punjab Police brings back wanted fugitive gangster Gurwinder from Ethiopia

    CHANDIGARH: The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police, in close coordination with the Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTEC) of the state police's Counter Intelligence wing and with the support of central agencies, has secured the deportation of fugitive gangster…

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  7. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) Current article

    Deportation of wanted gangster Afridi secured after 10-month international manhunt: Punjab DGP

    Chandigarh: Punjab Police, with the support of central agencies, has secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia following a 10-month international manhunt. He was taken into custody during the intervening night of November 7-8 by the state police at the Delhi…

    Read at Orissa Post ↗

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