Almost 30 years after the infamous Purulia arms drop, a Danish court has denied India’s request to extradite Niels Holck, the key figure in the operation. The ruling cites concerns about Holck’s safety in India, raising questions about the long-running saga and India’s efforts to bring him to justice.
A Danish court has ruled against the extradition of Niels Holck, the main suspect in the 1995 Purulia arms drop case, to India. The court cited concerns about Holck’s potential mistreatment in India, citing violations of human rights conventions. This decision marks another setback for India’s attempts to bring Holck to justice, which have faced consistent legal hurdles due to concerns about the potential for torture or inhumane treatment within India’s prison system.
A Danish court is set to deliver its verdict on whether to extradite Niels Holck to India in connection with the 1995 Purulia arms case. The decision comes after years of legal battles and concerns about Holck’s safety in India. Holck, a Danish author, maintains that he would rather serve a prison sentence in Denmark than face potential death in India.
Over 70 European artists and film directors have signed an open letter pleading with Serbia to not extradite Andrei Hniot, a Belarusian filmmaker and outspoken critic of President Alexander Lukashenko, back to Belarus. They warn that his return could result in imprisonment, torture, or even death due to the Belarusian government’s history of political persecution.
Ramanjit Singh, the key conspirator in the 2016 Nabha jailbreak where six hardened criminals, including two terrorists, escaped, has been extradited from Hong Kong to India. Singh, also known as Romi, was arrested in Delhi after a coordinated effort by the CBI and Punjab Police. He was facing an INTERPOL Red Notice and was located in Hong Kong in 2018. The extradition process was initiated in 2018 following a robust presentation to the Hong Kong Department of Justice and the Hon’ble Courts. Romi is now back in India to face justice for his role in the jailbreak.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, during his recent visit to India, stated that Malaysia will not extradite Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, accused of terrorism and hate speech in India, unless compelling evidence is presented. While reaffirming Malaysia’s stance against terrorism, PM Ibrahim emphasized the need for a strong case to justify the extradition.
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will stay in New York to face a retrial on sexual assault charges before being extradited to California to serve a sentence for a separate rape conviction. This decision comes after his 2020 conviction in Manhattan was overturned, and he faces potential new charges in the state.
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, faces extradition to India after a US court upheld a previous ruling. The court determined that the India-US extradition treaty allows for Rana’s extradition, despite his acquittal in a US court on related charges. Rana still has legal options to prevent his extradition, but the decision marks a significant development in the pursuit of justice for the Mumbai attacks victims.
Bangladesh’s de-facto foreign minister, Mohammad Touhid Hossain, has indicated that the country may request India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India last week amid mass protests. Hasina faces multiple legal cases in Bangladesh, and the government is considering whether to seek her return.
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, is facing multiple challenges: extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, escalating violence against Rohingya refugees, and the need for political reforms. The government is seeking Hasina’s return from India, where she fled after facing multiple accusations, including murder. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is urging the international community to take in more Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar’s conflict, as the country is overwhelmed. The interim government aims to bring irreversible reforms and restore normalcy before holding elections.
