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Norwegian Court Sentences Arfan Bhatti to 30 Years for Pride Shooting

1/17/2026

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Arfan Bhatti, convicted by a Norwegian court, orchestrated a deadly Oslo bar shooting during the 2022 Pride celebrations.
He was sentenced to 30 years in prison for complicity in aggravated terrorism.
The attack was carried out by Zaniar Matapour, killing two people and injuring eight.
Bhatti was extradited from Pakistan in 2024.
Psychiatric experts diagnosed Bhatti with severe dissocial personality disorder.

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Story summary

Arfan Bhatti, convicted by a Norwegian court, orchestrated a deadly Oslo bar shooting during the 2022 Pride celebrations.
He was sentenced to 30 years in prison for complicity in aggravated terrorism.
The attack was carried out by Zaniar Matapour, killing two people and injuring eight.
Bhatti was extradited from Pakistan in 2024.
Psychiatric experts diagnosed Bhatti with severe dissocial personality disorder.