India intensifies its global crackdown on fugitives. With Interpol’s help, over 100 criminals, including 26 this year, have been brought back, strengthening justice and national security.
By PC Bureau
New Delhi
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Interpol, successfully facilitated the extradition of Salman Rehman Khan from Rwanda on Thursday. Khan is wanted in India for his alleged involvement with the internationally banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
The NIA had filed a case against Khan, accusing him of criminal conspiracy and supporting terrorist activities. According to officials, Khan, a member of LeT, was allegedly involved in providing arms, ammunition, and explosives to further terrorist operations in Bengaluru. A First Information Report (FIR) concerning his activities was registered at Hebbal Police Station in Bengaluru.
Acting on the NIA’s request, the CBI obtained a Red Notice against Khan from Interpol on August 2, which was distributed to law enforcement agencies worldwide. The suspect was eventually traced to Rwanda with assistance from Interpol’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Kigali. Following his capture, a security team from the NIA returned him to India on Thursday.
India Fast-tracks Extradition
This marks the latest in a series of successful extraditions through Interpol channels. Recently, Barkat Ali Khan, wanted by the CBI for charges of rioting and using explosive substances, was extradited from Saudi Arabia on November 14. Similarly, Raihan Arabikkalalarikkal, accused of sexual offences against a minor in Kerala, was extradited from Saudi Arabia on November 10.
As Interpol’s National Central Bureau in India, the CBI closely collaborates with domestic law enforcement agencies and global counterparts to track and repatriate fugitives. Since 2021, over 100 wanted criminals, including 26 this year, have been returned to India through these efforts.
