India Asks UK To Expedite Mallya, Nirav Modi Extradition
India has asked the United Kingdom to expedite pending extradition cases and rein in anti-India activity.
This was conveyed at the 4th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue, which was held in virtual mode on February 10. The interlocutors in the Dialogue were Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and the UK’s Home Office Permanent Secretary Mathew Rycroft.
High profile extradition cases against fugitives Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi are pending in the UK. India is pressing for a quick culmination to the extradition proceedings. Both Mallya and Modi are wanted in India for alleged financial crimes.
“India impressed upon the UK authorities the need to expedite the pending extradition cases,” a Home Ministry statement pointed out, adding that “the Dialogue covered a wide range of issues including Homeland Security, Cyber Security, Extradition cases, Migration & Mobility, etc.”.
India also sought “proactive action” against anti-India extremists and radical elements in the UK.
“The Indian side communicated concerns on the anti-India activities of certain extremists and radical elements in the UK. The UK side was urged to maintain vigil over the activities of such elements and take appropriate proactive action. It was agreed to maintain enhanced security cooperation between the two countries,” the statement elaborated.
The two sides agreed to deepen security-related bilateral engagement, the statement added.
