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Crime
Udupi Gangster Hemant Poojary Arrested Abroad, India Seeks His Return
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 04:32 PM
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Indian authorities report that Udupi-born gangster Hemant Poojary has been detained in a foreign country, and steps are underway to extradite him back to India.
Indian law‑enforcement agencies have confirmed that Hemant Poojary, a gangster originally from Udupi, Karnataka, was arrested in a foreign jurisdiction. The exact country of arrest has not been disclosed, but officials say the detention was carried out in cooperation with local police.
Following the arrest, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has initiated diplomatic channels to secure Poojary’s extradition. The extradition process will involve legal scrutiny to ensure the suspect faces charges in India for alleged criminal activities.
Poojary has been linked to several high‑profile crimes in Karnataka, and his arrest is seen as a significant step in the ongoing efforts to curb organized crime in the region. Authorities are also reviewing evidence that could lead to further investigations into his network.
The extradition request will be processed through the Indian Embassy in the country where Poojary was detained, with the aim of bringing him before the Indian judiciary as soon as possible.
Following the arrest, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has initiated diplomatic channels to secure Poojary’s extradition. The extradition process will involve legal scrutiny to ensure the suspect faces charges in India for alleged criminal activities.
Poojary has been linked to several high‑profile crimes in Karnataka, and his arrest is seen as a significant step in the ongoing efforts to curb organized crime in the region. Authorities are also reviewing evidence that could lead to further investigations into his network.
The extradition request will be processed through the Indian Embassy in the country where Poojary was detained, with the aim of bringing him before the Indian judiciary as soon as possible.