Over the years, India has managed to extradite several high-profile fugitives, including Abu Salem, Christian Michel, Chhota Rajan, and now Tahawwur Rana. However, the wait continues for the return of others like Vijay Mallya, Goldy Brar, and Nirav Modi, whose extradition cases remain stuck due to legal and diplomatic hurdles.read moreOver the years, India has extradited several high-profile fugitives like Abu Salem, Christian Michel, Chhota Rajan, and now Tahawwur Rana. But the wait goes on for others like Vijay Mallya, Goldy Brar, and Nirav Modi, whose extradition cases are stuck due to legal and diplomatic issues.Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused of involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was extradited to India and is set to land at New Delhi’s Palam airport on Thursday evening. He will now face trial under Indian law.AdvertisementRana was flown in on a special flight from the US on Wednesday evening after he exhausted all legal options to stop his extradition.Rana may reveal role of Pakistani state actors in 26/11 attacksAccording to NIA sources quoted by PTI, questioning Rana could help Indian agencies uncover the involvement of Pakistani state actors in the 26/11 attacks, which killed 166 people in Mumbai.More from India
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What happens after 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana lands in India from the US?His extradition marks India’s continued efforts to seek justice, even 16 years after the terror strikes.Investigations show that between November 13 and 21, 2008, Rana had travelled across several Indian cities with his wife, Samraz Rana Akhtar. These include Hapur and Agra in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Kochi in Kerala, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, and Mumbai in Maharashtra.Rana’s testimony could strengthen India’s case against PakistanRana’s statements may boost India’s push to expose Pakistan’s role in cross-border terrorism at global platforms like the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). His cooperation could provide direct evidence linking Pakistan-backed terror groups to the 26/11 attacks, supporting India’s call to declare Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism.India’s extradition process is governed by the Extradition Act of 1962, which outlines how fugitive criminals can be brought to or sent from India. So far, India has signed extradition treaties with 48 countries and has extradition arrangements with 12 more.Over the years, India has successfully brought back several high-profile fugitives:AdvertisementAbu Salem (from Portugal, 2005)A close aide of Dawood Ibrahim, Abu Salem was extradited from Portugal on November 11, 2005. He was a key accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts and involved in several cases of murder and extortion. He is currently serving a life sentence in Nashik prison.Earlier this year, he requested the Bombay High Court to fix his release date, arguing that, based on a Supreme Court ruling, he cannot be jailed for more than 25 years.Christian Michel (from UAE, 2018)Michel, accused of being a middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, was extradited from the UAE in December 2018. He was recently granted bail by the Delhi High Court in a money laundering case, and earlier by the Supreme Court in the CBI case.His extradition was seen as a big win for India in uncovering corruption in defence deals.Ravi Pujari (from Senegal, 2020)Once a feared underworld don, Ravi Pujari was extradited from Senegal after evading capture for years by hiding in several African countries. He was wanted in over 200 cases, including murder and extortion. His return was seen as a strong move against global criminal networks.AdvertisementChhota Rajan (from Indonesia, 2015)Once a top aide of Dawood Ibrahim who later became his rival, Chhota Rajan was extradited from Bali, Indonesia. He faced several serious charges and has been convicted in many cases since his return. His arrest was a major success in breaking the D-Company’s global network.Ongoing and delayed extraditionsGoldy BrarBased in Canada, Brar is wanted for several serious crimes, including the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala. A Red Corner Notice has been issued against him, but Canada’s legal process may cause delays in his extradition.Anmol BishnoiThe younger brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was detained in the US in November 2024 for travelling on fake documents. India has begun the extradition process, but reports suggest he may seek asylum in the US, which could slow things down. Since he was living in Canada, authorities there might also seek custody first.Vijay MallyaWanted for financial fraud and loan defaults related to Kingfisher Airlines, Mallya’s extradition from the UK is still pending. Though UK courts have approved it, legal appeals and delays have stalled the process.AdvertisementNirav ModiAccused in the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, Nirav Modi is in a London prison. The UK courts and Home Secretary approved his extradition in 2021, but it has been delayed due to a confidential legal matter—likely an asylum plea—which may take time to resolve.End of Article

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Abu Salem, Christian Michel, Chhota Rajan & Rana extradited; wait on for Mallya, Brar & Nirav Modi