Fugitive Justice: Modi's India Takes a Hard Stance on Extradition The Indian government's efforts to bring back fugitives from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026 have yielded impressive results, with 274 individuals wanted in cases related to terror, organized crime, murder, and economic offenses being repatriated.
This surge in extradition numbers stands in stark contrast to the previous regime, where only four fugitives were secured per year between 2004 and 2013, leaving 110 requests pending.
The Ministry of Home Affairs attributes this turnaround to a concerted effort on updating legal and institutional frameworks, sustained diplomatic persistence, and continuous follow up on extradition requests by agencies.