Former Wrestler Amit Sheoran Arrested After Three-Year Manhunt
· India · NDTV Sports, ANI, aninews.in
Former national‑level wrestler Amit Sheoran, 31, was arrested after a three‑year manhunt. He was declared a proclaimed offender in 2023 in connection with an alleged major opium smuggling case. Authorities apprehended him in an undisclosed location following a months‑long search. His arrest ends a high‑profile criminal pursuit involving a sports figure. The case is being investigated by the Crime Branch and the Central Bureau of Narcotics. No further evidence details have been released.
Why it matters
The arrest shows India’s law‑enforcement capability to pursue and detain serious drug offenders, even those with public profiles. It may deter similar illegal activities among prominent individuals.
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