Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Amit Shah Pushes for Faster Extradition of Fugitives
The Indian government is working to quickly bring back Indian citizens who have fled the country and are wanted for crimes.
Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed the CBI to work with other agencies to create a step-by-step guide for gathering information and preparing the paperwork needed to get these fugitives back.
The goal is to bring back people involved in serious crimes like terrorism, drug trafficking, and illegal arms sales.
The government has also created a digital tool to help with international police cooperation, and has seen an increase in the number of fugitives brought back to India.
Amit Shah directs CBI to expedite extradition of Indian fugitives.
CBI to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) in collaboration with IB and NIA.
SOP will focus on fugitives involved in terror, narcotics, and arms smuggling.
CBI launched Bharatpol portal to streamline Interpol notice processes.
Government emphasizes both extradition and practical deportation procedures.
- Who
- Amit Shah, CBI, IB, NIA and State police forces.
- What
- Initiatives to expedite extradition and deportation of Indian fugitives.
- When
- Directions issued at the National Security Strategies Conference in July; ongoing.
- Where
- New Delhi, India, and various foreign countries.
- Why
- To bring fugitives involved in terror, narcotics, and arms smuggling back to India.
- Key Figure
- Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
- Focus
- Extradition of Indian fugitives
- Agencies Involved
- CBI, IB, NIA, State Police
- SOP Objective
- Create a standardized procedure for preparing dossiers
- Bharatpol
- CBI's digital portal to streamline Interpol notices
- Recent Success
- 137 fugitives returned since 2020