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Telangana Police Await Extradition of UK-Based Pharmacist for Murder Trial
Telangana Police seek the extradition of Ajith Kumar Mupparapu from the UK to face murder-related charges connected to arsenic poisoning alleged against his ex-wife's family in 2023. A chargesheet was filed in 2024, and UK authorities have been engaged in the process, with a London court appearance occurring in April 2026.
Why It Matters
The case involves cross-border criminal proceedings and extradition, highlighting international cooperation in murder investigations and human rights considerations for suspects in custody.
Timeline
6 Events
Ajith Kumar Mupparapu appears in Westminster, hearing under way
April 22, 2026
Ajith Kumar Mupparapu appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court in London as the Crown Prosecution Service laid out the case on behalf of Indian authorities. The hearing was expected to conclude in London this week, with a judgment to be handed down at a later date.
January 2026: extradition documents and assurances requested
January 2026
Telangana Police and the Prison Department sent the necessary details and documents to the UK government CPS as part of the extradition process. UK authorities asked for assurances on prison conditions and police custody treatment in line with human rights principles, and solicited information on the ongoing investigation.
Chargesheet filed against 10 accused; Ajith named absconding
June 2024
A chargesheet was filed in a city court in June 2024 against 10 accused, with Ajith named as an absconding accused. Telangana Police, through the central government, initiated the extradition process to bring him back to face trial in India.
Mother-in-law's death linked to arsenic poisoning
July 2023
Sirisha's mother died in July 2023 in the wake of the alleged arsenic poisoning incidents connected to the case.
Complaint filed by wife accusing arsenic poisoning plan
June 2023
Ajith Kumar Mupparapu's wife filed a complaint at Miyapur police station alleging a plan to kill her and her family by poisoning them with arsenic-laced salt and chilli powder during their stay in Hyderabad for her brother's marriage in June 2023; family members fell ill and the mother-in-law died during treatment. A case of murder, attempt to murder, and criminal conspiracy was registered.
Four 2023 arsenic-poisoning incidents targeting ex-wife's family
2023
The four separate incidents, all in 2023, involved Ajith Kumar Mupparapu's alleged targeting of the family of Sirisha after she filed for divorce.