Govt making arrangements to bring fugitives before law with ruthless approach: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reiterated that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, crime, and terrorism.

Shah said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is taking a ruthless approach to bring every fugitive involved in economic, cyber, terrorist incidents, or organized crime under the grip of law.

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Shah was speaking on Thursday at the two-day conference “Extradition of Fugitives – Challenges and Strategies,” organised in New Delhi, by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Shah said that it should be a collective resolve that no matter how cunning a criminal may be, the reach of justice must be even swifter.

He said that under the PM’s leadership, a strong India is moving forward to ensure not only border security, but also the strengthening of the Rule of Law.

The Home Minister emphasized that the conference will ensure coordination among Global Operation, Strong Coordination, and Smart Diplomacy.

Shah has urged that every state police department should form an Expert Special Cell for the extradition of absconders as soon as possible.

He said that the fear of the Indian justice system is being ensured in the minds of fugitives, and the illusion that the country’s law can’t reach them is fading away from the minds of fugitives. HM mentioned that a special unit of CBI will be set up in every state, which will help in bringing back fugitives.

Highlighting efforts to strengthen the rule of law, Shah said the government is committed to securing the nation’s borders and ensuring justice.

He said that the discussions and measures suggested during this conference will prove highly beneficial for national security, the country’s economic prosperity, and overcoming policy complexities, he added.

Shah highlighted that the conference will feature meaningful discussions across seven sessions on various topics, including cyber technology, financial crimes, tracing the source and flow of funds, simplifying complex extradition processes, bringing fugitives back, creating a database of their geographical locations, and utilizing this mechanism through cooperation with international police.