A Danish court has rejected India’s request to extradite a Danish national, Niels Holck, accused of involvement in the 1995 Purulia arms smuggling case. The court cited concerns over potential human rights violations if Holck were to be sent to India, despite assurances from Indian authorities. This marks the latest chapter in a long-standing legal battle over Holck’s extradition.
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.
