Fugitive extradited, Delhi thanks Lisbon

London: India thanked Portugal for its cooperation in the successful extradition of fugitive Abhay Rana, with the government describing the move as an important step in its ongoing efforts to bring back wanted criminals residing abroad.

Rana, wanted by Haryana Police in multiple criminal cases, including extortion, criminal intimidation and attempt to murder, was extradited from Portugal on Saturday under the bilateral extradition agreement betwe­en the two countries following the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice.

A statement by Indi­an Embassy in Lisbon, Portuguese capital, on Saturday said India thanks Portugal and its law enforcement authorities for their cooperation and support in the successful extradition of Rana. It said the extradition marked “an important step in the ongoing efforts of the Government of India to extradite fugitives currently residing in various foreign countries”.