UK team inspects Tihar: India offers ‘special enclave’ plan for fugitives; focus on Nirav Modi, Mallya | India News

Vijay Mallya (left), Nirav Modi (File picture)

NEW DELHI: A delegation from Britain’s crown prosecution service (CPS) lately inspected Tihar Jail in New Delhi, as a part of India’s efforts to persuade UK courts to clear the extradition of fugitives wished on monetary and felony costs, reported information company ANI.According to folks accustomed to the matter, the CPS team visited the high-security ward of Tihar and interacted with inmates. Indian authorities assured the delegation that worldwide fugitives introduced again to India can be housed in protected circumstances and, if required, a particular “enclave” might be constructed contained in the jail to accommodate high-profile prisoners.

The inspection comes towards the backdrop of repeated objections raised by British courts prior to now, which have rejected India’s extradition requests citing issues about jail circumstances. To deal with these hurdles, India has assured that no accused will likely be subjected to unlawful interrogation whereas in custody.Currently, 178 extradition requests by India are pending overseas, of which almost 20 are with the United Kingdom. These embody instances of arms sellers and people linked to Khalistani teams.Among probably the most high-profile instances are these of fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya, accused of defaulting on over Rs 9,000 crore in financial institution loans, and diamond service provider Nirav Modi, the prime accused within the Rs 13,800 crore Punjab National Bank fraud. Modi, arrested in London in March 2019, has already had his extradition authorised by the UK High Court however continues to stay in custody.In July this 12 months, overseas secretary Vikram Misri reiterated that the Indian authorities was “making the case” with British authorities to fast-track the return of fugitives. India maintains that extradited people will likely be saved underneath humane circumstances in Tihar and different amenities, consistent with worldwide requirements.