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Crime
Gangster Gurwinder Singh Afridi Arrested in Ethiopia, Returns to India After 10-Month Hunt
✍️ Oneindia
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:33 AM
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Indian gangster Gurwinder Singh Afridi was apprehended by Ethiopian authorities and flown back to India after a decade‑long pursuit.
Indian gangster Gurwinder Singh Afridi was arrested by Ethiopian police in a joint operation with Indian intelligence agencies. The arrest followed a 10‑month international manhunt that began after his alleged involvement in a series of criminal activities linked to the Indian underworld.
Following his detention, Ethiopian authorities processed his extradition to India. The Indian government welcomed the cooperation and arranged for his swift transfer to Indian custody.
Afridi is currently held in a high‑security facility in Delhi pending further legal proceedings. Authorities have indicated that investigations into his criminal network will continue.
The case underscores the growing collaboration between Indian and African law‑enforcement agencies in combating transnational crime.
Following his detention, Ethiopian authorities processed his extradition to India. The Indian government welcomed the cooperation and arranged for his swift transfer to Indian custody.
Afridi is currently held in a high‑security facility in Delhi pending further legal proceedings. Authorities have indicated that investigations into his criminal network will continue.
The case underscores the growing collaboration between Indian and African law‑enforcement agencies in combating transnational crime.