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Crime
Punjab Gangster Wanted for Killings Deported from Ethiopia
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🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:38 AM
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A Punjab-based gangster, wanted for murder and extortion, has been deported from Ethiopia. The state government had offered a Rs 5 lakh reward for information leading to his arrest.
A notorious gangster from Punjab, who was on the run for serious crimes including killings and extortion, has been deported from Ethiopia. The individual had fled the country to evade law enforcement agencies that were actively pursuing him.
The Punjab Government had previously announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for any information that would lead to his arrest. This financial incentive highlighted the high priority attached by the state administration to tracking down the fugitive and bringing him to justice.
The deportation marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to apprehend high-profile criminals who seek refuge in foreign jurisdictions. Authorities are expected to take custody of the individual upon his return to India to face pending legal proceedings.
The Punjab Government had previously announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for any information that would lead to his arrest. This financial incentive highlighted the high priority attached by the state administration to tracking down the fugitive and bringing him to justice.
The deportation marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to apprehend high-profile criminals who seek refuge in foreign jurisdictions. Authorities are expected to take custody of the individual upon his return to India to face pending legal proceedings.