Punjab Police Deports Wanted Gangster Afridi From Ethiopia After Ten Month Hunt

Punjab Police successfully deported wanted gangster <b>Gurwinder alias Afridi</b> from Ethiopia. This major breakthrough followed a <b>10-month</b> international manhunt. The operation concluded on Sunday, November 8, 2026, marking a significant victory for law enforcement agencies. DGP <b>Gaurav Yadav</b> confirmed the arrest involved the Anti-Gangster Task Force and central agencies. The operation, named SHAHID, tracked the fugitive across multiple countries. Preliminary investigations suggest he allegedly directed targeted killings and extortion activities in Punjab from abroad. The Punjab government had announced a reward of ₹5 lakh for information leading to his arrest. This deportation highlights the sustained intelligence gathering and surveillance efforts. It demonstrates the coordinated effort between state and central agencies to neutralize cross-border criminal threats.