Archive · 29 Dec 2025
India seeks UAE extradition in 2006 Lonavala murder
India wants the UAE to send back a man named Hussain Mohammed Shattaf, who is the main suspect in a murder that happened in 2006.
The victim was a retired captain named Manmohan Singh Virdi, who was found dead in his house in Lonavala, Maharashtra.
The police have charged Shattaf, his wife, and another person for this crime.
Shattaf ran away from India and is believed to be living in the UAE with fake documents.
India and the UAE have an agreement to send back people who have committed crimes, and India is using this agreement to bring Shattaf back.
The Indian Supreme Court has also said that the trial against Shattaf and his wife should continue.
The police have even asked Interpol, which is like a global police organization, to help catch Shattaf.
Shattaf is also accused of forging documents to stay in the UAE.
India is seeking the extradition of Hussain Mohammed Shattaf, the prime accused in the 2006 murder of Manmohan Singh Virdi, from the UAE.
The murder occurred on 14 May 2006 at Virdi's bungalow in Lonavala, Maharashtra, and the case was registered as FIR No. 46/2006.
Shattaf, his wife Waheeda Hussain Shattaf, and Zaanish Khan were charged with conspiracy in the killing, with Shattaf's wife allegedly befriending the victim to facilitate the crime.
India's Supreme Court overturned an earlier Bombay High Court decision to discharge Shattaf and his wife, reinstating proceedings against them.
India and the UAE have an extradition treaty, and India has successfully extradited or deported several fugitives from the UAE in recent years.
- Who
- Hussain Mohammed Shattaf, Waheeda Hussain Shattaf, Zaanish Khan (accused); Manmohan Singh Virdi (victim)
- What
- Extradition request for the prime accused in a 2006 murder case
- When
- Murder occurred on 14 May 2006; extradition request sent recently
- Where
- Lonavala, Maharashtra, India; UAE (where the accused is believed to be living)
- Why
- To bring the prime accused to justice for the murder of Manmohan Singh Virdi
India's Legal Pursuit
Accused's Evasion
Extradition Process
India's Legal Pursuit
India has initiated formal extradition proceedings to bring back Hussain Mohammed Shattaf from the UAE, where he is believed to be residing illegally.
Accused's Evasion
Shattaf is evading justice by staying in the UAE with forged documents and an expired passport.
Legal Charges
India's Legal Pursuit
India is pursuing Shattaf for murder, forgery, criminal breach of trust, and passport fraud.
Accused's Evasion
Shattaf allegedly fled India after the crime and forged documents to secure residency in the UAE.
- Victim
- Manmohan Singh Virdi
- Accused
- Hussain Mohammed Shattaf, Waheeda Hussain Shattaf, Zaanish Khan
- Date of Murder
- 14 May 2006
- Location of Murder
- Lonavala, Maharashtra
- FIR Number
- 46/2006
- Extradition Treaty
- India-UAE treaty signed in 1999
- Interpol Action
- Red Corner Notice issued
- Accused's Status in UAE
- Residing illegally with forged documents
- Accused's Passport Status
- Expired in 2021
