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Crime
Gangster Ashish Chopra Dies in Hoshiarpur Jail After March Deportation from Central Asia
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 01:32 PM
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Ashish Chopra, a wanted gangster linked to murder and drug trafficking, died in Hoshiarpur prison after being deported from a Central Asian country and arrested at Delhi airport in March.
A convicted gangster identified as Ashish Chopra has died while incarcerated at the Hoshiarpur Central Jail in Punjab. The death was reported by prison officials, who confirmed that the inmate was under custody at the time of the incident.
Chopra was among several suspects wanted in multiple murder and drug‑trafficking cases across the state. In March, investigative agencies coordinated his deportation from an unnamed Central Asian nation and subsequently apprehended him at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact cause of death, stating that a post‑mortem examination is underway. The Punjab police have indicated that the investigation will determine whether any foul play was involved and have assured the public that the matter will be examined thoroughly.
Chopra was among several suspects wanted in multiple murder and drug‑trafficking cases across the state. In March, investigative agencies coordinated his deportation from an unnamed Central Asian nation and subsequently apprehended him at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact cause of death, stating that a post‑mortem examination is underway. The Punjab police have indicated that the investigation will determine whether any foul play was involved and have assured the public that the matter will be examined thoroughly.