India extradites 288 fugitives from 36 countries since 2019

India has successfully extradited 288 fugitives from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday. Shah made the announcement while inaugurating the 'Prahar - CT (Counter Terror) Policy and Strategy' conference in the national capital, highlighting the government's strengthened efforts to combat transnational crime and terrorism.

The extradition figures reflect India's expanding cooperation with international law enforcement agencies and its commitment to addressing security challenges posed by cross-border criminals and terror suspects. The repatriation of fugitives represents a key component of India's counter-terrorism strategy and demonstrates enhanced diplomatic coordination with foreign governments.

The Prahar conference brings together policymakers, security officials, and counter-terrorism experts to deliberate on evolving threats and refine India's approach to internal security. The focus on counter-terrorism strategy comes as India continues to strengthen its institutional mechanisms for tracking and apprehending individuals with criminal backgrounds fleeing to foreign jurisdictions.

The Home Ministry has prioritized extradition requests as part of its broader strategy to dismantle transnational criminal networks and prevent individuals with outstanding warrants from evading prosecution. Shah's statement underscores the government's emphasis on leveraging international legal frameworks to bolster domestic security.