India Examines Bangladesh’s Request To Extradite Sheikh Hasina

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

National

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that India has received a formal request from Bangladesh seeking the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina has been in India since fleeing Dhaka after political unrest and her subsequent conviction by a Bangladeshi tribunal.

International

Bangladesh Seeks Extradition Of Sheikh Hasina From India

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim government has sent a new formal request to India seeking the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was recently sentenced to death by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal in a case linked to the 2024 student-unrest crackdown. Dhaka confirmed that the latest communication was issued through official diplomatic channels. Details

International

Belgium Court Clears Extradition of Mehul Choksi

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

A court in Antwerp, Belgium has approved the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi to India, rejecting his claims of political persecution. The court ruled that his arrest by Belgian authorities on India’s request was valid. Charges and Fraud Case Choksi is wanted in India in connection with a large-scale bank fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB) amounting […]

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Nirav Modi Signals “Sensational Developments”

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, held in a UK prison for more than six years, told a London court that “sensational developments” are expected in his ongoing extradition proceedings to India. He made the remark during a separate hearing over an unpaid debt exceeding USD 8 million. Wanted in PNB Scam Nirav Modi is wanted by […]

Law & Order

Belgian Court Clears Extradition of Mehul Choksi

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

A Belgian court in Antwerp has approved the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi to India, marking a major step in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. The court upheld the validity of his arrest in Belgium, ruling that the charges against him met the principle of dual criminality. Choksi in Custody Since […]

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UAE Extradites Babbar Khalsa Operative Parminder Singh to India

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

In a significant development for India’s counter-terror efforts, the United Arab Emirates has extradited Parminder Singh alias “Pindi,” a wanted operative of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). Singh, who had been living in the UAE, was brought back to India this week after joint efforts by the Ministry of External Affairs, Punjab Police, central […]

International

India, Nepal Finalise Assistance Pact

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

India and Nepal have completed the draft of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and agreed to work on revising their long-standing Extradition Treaty. The decisions were made during the Home Secretary-level talks held in New Delhi on July 22 and 23, 2025, marking the first such meeting between the two countries in nine years. […]

National

Nehal Modi Arrested in US on India’s Extradition Request

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

Nehal Modi, the brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States following an extradition request by Indian authorities. The development marks a critical step in India’s efforts to bring back key individuals linked to one of the largest financial frauds in the country’s banking history. Arrest Linked to ₹14,000 Crore […]

National

Vanuatu Cancels Lalit Modi’s Passport Amid Extradition Concerns

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2025

Vanuatu’s Prime Minister, Jotham Napat, has directed the Citizenship Commission to revoke the passport of Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This decision follows revelations that Interpol twice declined India’s requests for an alert notice against Modi due to insufficient judicial evidence. Vanuatu’s Stance on Citizenship

International

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition Stay Request

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Tahawwur Rana's plea to halt his extradition to India, where he faces charges for involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.