Tag: Extradition

In a significant diplomatic move, Bangladesh's interim government has requested India to send back deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India since August 5. The 77-year-old leader of the Awami League fled Bangladesh after widespread protests forced her out of power, ending her 16-year-long rule.

The newly appointed chief prosecutor of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Mohammad Taijul Islam, announced on Sunday that the country is set to take necessary steps to secure the extradition of deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from her exile in India. The move comes as part of an effort to bring her to trial on charges of mass killings during student-led protests in July and August.

In a significant development concerning the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, a court in California has ruled that Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana can be extradited to India under the Indo-US extradition treaty. Here’s a summary of the key points from the court’s decision:

In a persistent call for justice, India has once again urged Pakistan to hand over Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind behind the harrowing 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Saeed, a prominent figure linked to terror activities, has recently faced sentencing ranging from fifteen-and-a-half years to 31 years in prison due to convictions related to terror financing.