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Tahawwur Rana Extradition: As Tahawwur Rana is extradited, here’s a look at some some notable high-profile extraditions to India that have taken place successfully
Abu Salem and Ravi Pujari (File Image)
Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited from the United States and arrived in India after he exhausted his legal options in the US. The US Supreme Court rejected Tahawwur Rana’s petition as per which he had requested a stay on his extradition to India. The US top court’s order read, “The application for stay addressed to The Chief Justice and referred to the Court is denied.”
Earlier, the US Supreme Court had denied a similar request in March. In February, US President Donald Trump met PM Narendra Modi and announced in a joint press conference that Tahawwur Rana would face justice in India.
As Tahawwur Rana is extradited, here’s a look at some some notable high-profile extraditions to India that have taken place successfully:
1. Abu Salem
Extradited from: Portugal (2005)
Charges: Key accused in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts; involved in organized crime and murder.
Significance: One of the biggest successes under India’s extradition treaty with Portugal.
2. Christian Michel
Extradited from: United Arab Emirates (2018)
Charges: Alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter scam.
Significance: First major extradition under the UAE-India treaty involving white-collar corruption and arms deal lobbying.
3. Ravi Pujari
Extradited from: Senegal (2020), arrested in South Africa
Charges: Underworld don wanted in several cases of extortion, murder, and threats in India.
Significance: Known for making extortion calls to Bollywood celebrities and politicians, Ravi Pujari’s extradition closed a long chase.
4. Neeraj Bawana’s Aide – Fateh Singh
Extradited from: Thailand (2023)
Charges: Associate of Delhi gangster Neeraj Bawana; involved in multiple criminal cases including murder and extortion.
5. Rajiv Saxena
Extradited from: UAE (2019)
Charges: Accused in the AgustaWestland scam for money laundering and being a conduit for illegal funds.
Significance: His extradition followed Christian Michel’s and provided leads into deeper financial networks.
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