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Punjab gangster Afridi, wanted in 35 cases, brought back from Ethiopia after 10-month manhunt

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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 on the night of November 7‑8 by state police in Delhi and brought back to India. Afridi is wanted in more than 30 criminal cases, including targeted killings, extortion‑related firing incidents and organized criminal networks in Punjab, and was alleged to have used a fake passport. A reward of ₹5 lakh was announced for his capture.

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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 · 3 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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Punjab Police on Sunday brought back Gurwinder alias Afridi, a key kingpin of the Doni Bal-Prabh Dassuwal gang, following his deportation from Ethiopia after a 10-month international manhunt under Operation SHAHID. Wanted in 35 cases, including the murders of an AAP leader and rival gangsters, he…

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  1. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article

    Punjab gangster Afridi, wanted in 35 cases, brought back from Ethiopia after 10-month manhunt

    Punjab Police on Sunday brought back Gurwinder alias Afridi, a key kingpin of the Doni Bal-Prabh Dassuwal gang, following his deportation from Ethiopia after a 10-month international manhunt under Operation SHAHID. Wanted in 35 cases, including the murders of an AAP leader and rival gangsters, he…

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  5. 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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  7. 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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  9. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    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…

    Compare on Varta → Read at Orissa Post ↗

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